Love, Compassion, Understanding, and Hope

Because no one should face cancer alone.

What We Do

Chemo Companions provides compassionate peer support through hospital visits, practical assistance with Chemo Comfort Bags, financial relief through gift cards and holiday sponsorships, and a sense of community through uplifting group events.

Learn about our programs

  • Chemo Companions is a network of trained, compassionate volunteers dedicated to providing emotional support to individuals undergoing chemotherapy. Volunteers offer a listening ear, comfort, companionship, and laughter in chemo lounges, creating an atmosphere of warmth and connection during what can often be an isolating and challenging time. Through meaningful conversation and small acts of kindness, Chemo Companions help lift spirits, ease anxiety, and bring a sense of community to those navigating the emotional and physical challenges of cancer treatment.

  • Created from time spent in chemo lounges and inspired by patient requests, Chemo Comfort Bags are thoughtfully curated to uplift spirits and provide comfort during treatment. Each bag is filled with carefully selected items designed to bring warmth, relaxation, and a sense of care. Contents include a handwritten inspirational card, cozy hand-knit hat, soft blanket, warm socks, engaging puzzle and coloring books, and other thoughtful items. These bags are meant to provide support and a little light during the challenging journey of chemotherapy.

  • Chemo Companions’ wellness and creative events are designed to provide a sense of community, relaxation, and self-expression for those undergoing cancer treatment. From yoga sessions tailored to reduce stress, to art classes that offer a creative outlet for healing, these activities are crafted to nurture the mind, body, and spirit. These events create a supportive space where patients can connect with others, explore new forms of self-care, and find peace and joy during their treatment journey.

  • Chemo Companions provides gift cards to help ease the financial strain of everyday necessities and the travel expenses associated with getting to and from treatment.

    During the holiday season, hospital staff selects a few families facing financial hardship and Chemo Companions provides them with gifts for their loved ones, ensuring they can experience the joy of the season, even during challenging times.

  • This group works tirelessly to bring comfort, joy and understanding to patients and their families while they are fighting cancer. This group of volunteers work very hard putting together the chemo bags to give to [patients] as a little reminder that they are never alone.

    - Leslie Bainbridge, RN, OCN

  • Thank you for the bag and the thoughtfulness behind it! I am so thankful to be supported by so many people, near and far and people that don’t even know me… thank you! It means more than you know!

    - Regina

  • When Alyssa showed up during my husband's chemotherapy session, it was like a bright ray of sunshine walking into the room. The kindness and compassion she showed us was so authentic and loving. Everything in the chemo bag was something helpful for patients along with this lovely blanket that warmed Jim's body and his heart. Thank you, Chemo Companions, for continuing to spread hope and optimism in some of the most difficult times of a person's life. You make a huge difference.

    - Rebecca

  • Chemo Companions is an amazing resource when you are going through an already stressful time in yours or a loved ones life. Alyssa is a compassionate, patient and loving individual.

    - Stephanie

  • Alyssa and Chemo Companions have gone above and beyond for our patients. She visits while they receive treatment and helps ease their anxiety.

    - Simona

  • Alyssa and Chemo Companions have been an absolute life changer for so many of our patients. The amazing bags she provides not only brings joy but also comfort in times of distress. Chemo Companions has also provided so many patients with relief that are under financial strain with grocery cards, gas cards, help with utilities and even complete holidays to those that wouldn't be able to get by without that assistance. Chemo companions is truly unmatched and cherished.

    - Kristy

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  • Donate

    Your gift brings comfort, hope, and support to someone facing chemotherapy. Every dollar helps us deliver Chemo Comfort Bags, encouragement, and connection when it’s needed most.

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  • Partner

    Join us as a community partner to expand our reach and deepen our impact. From corporate sponsorships to in-kind donations, your support helps us show chemo patients that kindness wins.

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  • Volunteer

    Be a part of something meaningful. Whether you help with Chemo Comfort Bag Stuffings, write encouraging notes to patients, or help us raise awarness us at events, your time and heart make a real impact.

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