About Chemogiftbags
Lynne Shipton was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2013 and whilst having treatment heard and saw first-hand the impact of chemotherapy. After having treatment, Lynne decided to embark on a practical mission for others.
Having initially given her support via other breast cancer charities, Lynne set to work researching what she could do to help those going through chemotherapy for breast cancer. Forward to 2015 and Chemogiftbags was founded. Assembling a dedicated team of individuals who embraced Lynne’s vision they worked together to transform that vision into a sustainable reality and Chemogiftbags was registered as a charity in July 2016.
Chemogiftbags is more than just an initiative, it’s a heartfelt response to the challenges faced by individuals undergoing chemotherapy with a simple yet powerful idea: to bring comfort and support via a “hug in a bag” to those navigating the often challenging path of cancer treatment.
Our Work
At Chemogiftbags we’re dedicated to helping men and women across the Thames Valley (UK) who are currently having chemotherapy for breast cancer.
We supply lovingly hand packed, free-of-charge gift bags containing carefully curated products, that can help breast cancer patients through their treatment.
We’re 100% volunteer run! So it’s down to our team of amazing volunteers and ambassadors, the driving force behind the operation…raising money, sourcing products, packing bags, delivering them to our partner hospitals and recipients and much, much more!
We know chemo following a breast cancer diagnosis can have a huge impact on people’s lives and wellbeing. Many of us have been there and didn’t know what we needed to help us through our treatment until we needed it, by which time it was too late. We don’t want that for anyone else.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple really – to provide comfort, encouragement, practical support and positivity to those undergoing chemotherapy, recognising it can be not only a physical but emotional journey too. Ultimately we want to provide every single breast cancer patient in the Thames Valley with a “hug in a bag” and stand alongside each person on their road to recovery.
Our Values
Providing an outstanding service is everything to us. We’re totally inclusive in our service delivery. The only eligibility requirement for a Chemogiftbag is that a person is going through chemo for breast cancer in the Thames Valley and is over 18 years old. We will never discriminate or exclude on any other grounds.
