Comfort Kits
Notes4Hope Comfort Kits are thoughtfully curated to offer comfort, promote healing, and educate recipients on switching to clean, non-toxic daily-use products. Each kit includes items verified by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) Skin Deep database.
These kits are only made possible through generous donations and are free to all recipients.
“Imagine your days filled with pain, uncertainty, fear and loneliness. There are no manuals on how to cope with marathon surgeries, nauseating chemotherapy, and the fatigue of radiation treatments. My experience taught me firsthand what support and information people facing cancer might need to help get them through this process. The goal of these kits is to help cancer patients forge a new path toward recovery and to inspire survivorship.”
- Sandy Preto, Breast Cancer Thriver, Co-founder and President of Notes4Hope
About Comfort Kits
Since 2019, Notes4Hope has offered Comfort Kits to support those facing cancer. Each kit is filled with items carefully chosen for their comfort and healing benefits, including body products verified as clean and non-toxic by the Environmental Working Group.
Notes4Hope is partnering with UCSF John Muir Health Cancer Center to provide Comfort Kits to every patient undergoing treatment. Each kit costs approximately $100 and are only made possible through community and corporate support. Your donation helps us deliver these kits to hundreds of patients in need. Please consider donating or sponsoring a kit to support someone facing cancer.
“I love the kit and all it represents. All the products are top notch! It was very comforting to know I could use holistic products and feel taken care of during a very scary, fragile, and uncertain time. Thank you!”​
- Denise A., Oakland, CA
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Each item was carefully selected for comfort and wellness. Many of the products were 100% donated, while others were provided at a discount or at cost. Thank you to our partner companies for their generous contributions. ​
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Water Bottle: The adult body contains 50-65% water. Water is one of the most important nutrients in detoxifying your body. This 17 oz durable, double-wall vacuum, copper insulation steel water bottle allows beverages to stay cold for 48 hours and hot for at least 12 hours.
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Beanie: Provides warmth and comfort during and after treatments, all year round. notes4hope.org
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Body Lotion by The Honest Company: Skin is the human’s largest organ. Using a lotion that does not contain endocrine disrupting chemicals that cause hormone-related cancers is an important lifestyle change. honest.com
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Tea Sampler by Numi Organic Tea, co-branded with Notes4Hope: Provides warmth and helps rebuild a broken-down immune system during and after treatment. numitea.com
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Comfort Pillow Handmade with Love: A small, heart-shaped pillow designed to comfort and shield sensitive areas such as a port or surgery area. May also be used to support the area between your body and a pulling seat belt.
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Soft Bamboo “Cozy Socks” by Cariloha: Bamboo fluffy socks to keep feet warm during and after treatments. cariloha.com
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Lip balm by Naturz 5: With the mouth being a gateway to the human body, it’s important to use a lip balm that does not contain endocrine disruptors like many other commercial brand lip balms. naturz-5.com
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Pain Relief Herbal Healing Oil by Hollie’s Homegrown Organic herb infused extra virgin olive oil, for use as a topical skin healer to help alleviate muscle and nerve pain. hollieshomegrown.com
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Organic Hand Sanitizer Spray by Clean Well: Kills germs botanically and is an essential part of staving off harmful germs. cleanwellinsside.com
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Crazy Sexy Cancer Survivor by Kris Carr: Provides unique and useful tips for someone dealing with cancer diagnosis on how to heal and move forward. Kris Carr’s life was turned upside down at the age of 32 when she was diagnosed with a rare stage IV liver and lung cancer. She’s alive and thriving today because of her relentless pursuit and implementation of wellness practices. kriscarr.com
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Lavender Soy Travel Candle from Lavande Farm: Provides relaxation and is made from natural soy wax and eco-friendly lavender essential oil. lavandefarm.com