Cancer Comfort Collection

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Got a big comfort hug in the mail for Peggy's closet from one of my mom's classmates from Southwest Iowa. Men's and women's two piece button front pajamas, super soft blankets, easy and challenging coloring books and multi-tip colored markers. All of these were very much needed and found the perfect spot in Peggy's closet for them.

Thank you to my mom's classmate for helping to keep Peggy's closet going and bringing comfort to patients at a time when they absolutely need it most.

We've had a cold snap in the Midwest for the past couple weeks and I wanted to share with you something that might provide some warmth. The Cancer Comfort Collection is able to help more people Because of You. The CCC isn't a nonprofit or has a corporate sponsor, or a designated staff making this all happen, it really is that simple, you are the reason why people are getting help at a time when they need it most. Without you, this doesn't happen.

For the 4th year, you made it possible to extend the CCC reach where patients are receiving cancer treatment locally; Aberdeen, Mitchell, Yankton and Pierre, SD.

This year a total of 325 cancer patients in those regions will be provided a CCC item to help bring them comfort at a time they need it most.

Thank you to many members of the Avera Foundation team and Aberdeen nurse Mari Mammenga and CCC volunteer Jon Mammenga for helping get the comfort items to where they needed to be.

Thank YOU for helping to make this happen whether you are donating, wanting to volunteer, sharing a CCC post, sending along well wishes or sending positive vibes to cancer patients. None of this happens without you!

Because of You, the road is not stopping there. We are not done yet! Stay Tuned!