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Bag It News
December 2023
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Here's To A More Nurturing New Year!
 As 2023 draws to a close, let's pause to reflect on our individual journeys. Recognizing our personal challenges and successes is a crucial step towards nurturing our mental well-being.
The Value of Reflection: Taking a moment to think allows us to acknowledge our growth, fostering a sense of achievement and strength within ourselves.
Caring for Mental Health: The holiday season can be tricky, reflection serves as a powerful self-care tool, promoting mental wellness by validating our emotions.
Looking Ahead: Consider setting intentions for the coming year, focusing on your emotional well-being and identifying ways to support yourself.
Practical Steps:
- Journaling: Reflect on daily experiences.
- Mindfulness: Practice techniques for calmness.
- Gratitude: List three things you're grateful for each day.
- Community Connection: Share your reflections with others for mutual support and encouragement.
A Season of Reflection: As we get ready for a new year, let's find strength in our personal experiences and look towards a hopeful tomorrow.
Wishing you a season of reflection, peace, and personal growth.
See more resources here.
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Thank You, Lisa!!
Lisa, Bag It's Volunteer & Event Coordinator, is retiring at the end of 2023. We are so thankful for her big heart, giving attitude and cheery personality. Many of you have had the chance to interact with Lisa whether it be during a Bag It hosted event, at a tabling event with other organizations, or through volunteer opportunities and phone calls.
Lisa joined Bag It in June of 2017 and we are grateful everyday for all that she has done for Bag It. You may still catch her in the future as she plans on doing some volunteering with us in between grandma visits. 
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| Bag It Volunteer Opportunities |
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Bag It Volunteer Work Day (Tucson, AZ)
Monday, December 18
10am-3pm
Email Lisa (Lisa@BagItCancer.org) to sign up.
Pig Out Run Volunteers Needed (Tucson, AZ)
Friday, Saturday and Sunday:
December 29, 2023-January 1, 2024
Not ready to race but would like to help. Volunteers are needed for several different opportunities and times. Find more info and sign up here.
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| Making a Difference |
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 Shoutout to all those who donated at Bashas’, Diné and Food City stores throughout Arizona during October. Bag It was honored to be a first time recipient of your generous contributions at the register! THANK YOU! |
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| 20 Years of Bag It Impact |
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 My Bag It Story "I had no control when I was first diagnosed. When I was able to use my bag to help me organize things and to refer to things that I needed, it made me feel like I was a part of my treatment. I was able to determine how I was going to respond to this.
I was so excited about it, because all the information was in the binder. I could keep track of my lab results during chemotherapy treatments and the doctor and I could go over it.
What I like about volunteering for Bag It is that I can help assemble new bags and speak in support of the plethora of information contained in each bag. And, probably most importantly, as I give newly diagnosed cancer patients a "test drive" through their bag for the first time, I can help them become more empowered about and take an informed, active part in their cancer journey. It's also rewarding for me to hear them express relief and gratitude for the knowledge and tools they have just gained." ~Ingrid Jacobs
Help others feel in control and organized when they hear the words "You have cancer," by making a gift to Bag It today.  |
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| Did You Know? |
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In honor of 20 years of Bag It we are going to have a trivia question each month so take a few minutes to explore the website and see if you can find the answers.
What is the name of someone in one of the testimonial videos and what is something they said in their video? Submit your answer by Friday, December 29th at 12pm AZ/3pm EST to be entered into the drawing (correct answers only) for a Starbucks gift card.
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| Share Your Story |
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5 minutes of your time for an Amazon Gift Card
By sharing how the Bag It materials have helped you in your cancer journey, you can help others. Send us a short video or written testimonial on how a specific resource at Bag It has impacted your life. Your testimonial may be used for a social media post that inspires and empowers others on a similar path. For more details, email info@BagItCancer.org. Or simply fill out our feedback form.
Share your thoughts and be entered into a quarterly drawing for a $25 Amazon gift card. Next drawing is December 31st!
The bag helped me get ready for when treatment would begin and gave me knowledge to be more informed when speaking to my oncologist. It gave pointers that I would have had to possibly figure out on my own, and a heads up on what to expect which eased some of my fears because I had knowledge and facts about my disease and future care.
-Survivor (CO)
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| Mark Your Calendar |
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Facebook Live Wellness Wednesdays - 11:30am (MST) - Join us once a month as we share tips for healthy living and overall wellness. Watch Live or On Demand.
Monday, December 18, 2023, 10:00am-3:00pm (MST) Email Lisa@BagItCancer.org to sign up.
Monday, January 1st, 2024 RUN, WALK, OR JOG! A great fitness run, with music, entertainment, games, delicious food at the finish line, and activities that will delight the entire family. Register today and join the Bag It Team.
Check out our 2022 podcasts that provide tips, tools, information and inspiration for anyone touched by cancer from those touched by cancer. Check out all 12 episodes of the Bag It podcast on Spotify, on Apple Podcasts, or here.
Our website shows all the upcoming Bag It hosted events and events where we will be exhibiting.
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| Spread The Word |
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Do you know someone diagnosed with Cancer?
Are you struggling to find a way to reach out and support someone you know who’s been diagnosed with cancer?
Order a Bag It Bag for them today.
*Give the right information, right when they need it
*Give peace of mind
*Give empowerment
*Give hope
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Bag It Educates, Supports, and Empowers those impacted by cancer.
We help patients, caregivers, and cancer advocates to Fight the Fear of Cancer through our two key programs: the Bag It bag and Escape to THRIVE. The bag helps anyone with any type of cancer to cope with their diagnosis and become active members of their treatment team. Escape to THRIVE is a national leadership conference to support cancer advocates.
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