For the Love of Zoey is a compassionate initiative dedicated to providing care and resources that enhance the well-being of patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation, while also providing ongoing support for their caregivers.

Through fundraising efforts and generous in-kind donations of items such as blankets, head turbans, journals, puzzle books, socks, tea, gift cards, and more, we curate and deliver thoughtfully assembled love packages.

These heartfelt gestures have brought smiles to many faces, and we are committed to sustaining and expanding this service for the long term.

Chemotherapy is an emotional and uncomfortable experience for cancer warriors. We saw this first-hand and wanted to do something to provide comfort. In 2015, the idea of Chemo Care Love Packages came to fruition.

It is a community initiative in which we provide a bag full of gifts to patients with items such as blankets, satin pillowcases, head turbans, journals, gripped socks, gift cards, and more to show that we see them and care. 

Each item selected is intentional, and we are consistently adding to this list.

Blankets: To provide warmth for patients. Chemotherapy can cause low body temperature.

Satin Pillowcases & Head Turbans: Chemotherapy causes severe hair loss. We chose these items to protect their head.

Journals & Puzzle Books: Distracting the mind with something positive and creative is always refreshing. These activities help keep patients calm.

Gripped Socks: Chemotherapy can weaken the muscles, making it harder for patients to maintain their balance while walking. Gripped socks help keep them safe by preventing slips on smooth hospital floors.

Gift Cards: Gift cards come in handy more than you know. There are days when a patient is too exhausted to cook or needs supplies delivered. Gift cards like Grubhub and Amazon can lighten that load.

Tea & Queasy Drops: Nausea is one of the main side effects of treatment. Teas such as ginger and peppermint, as well as queasy drops, provide ease.

Chemo Port Pillows: For patients who have to drive themselves to treatment, attaching a chemo port pillow to the seatbelt will offer the comfort they didn’t know they needed.

Lip Balm: Damage to the salivary glands can lead to dry lips. Using a high-quality lip balm can help restore moisture and provide relief.