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The Monthly News
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Bag It Cancer Distributes our 100,000th Bag
We’re proud to announce that Bag It Cancer has reached a significant milestone: distributing our 100,000th Bag. While we're honored to support so many individuals who receive a cancer diagnosis, this milestone also reminds us of the ongoing impact of cancer on so many lives.
Our mission to educate, support, and empower remains as essential as ever. Thank you to our dedicated supporters, healthcare partners, and volunteers who make this work possible. Together, we continue to stand by those affected by cancer.
Shoutout to Arizona Oncology for distributing both the 1st Bag It Bag and the 100,000th Bag.
We’re here until we bag cancer for good.
If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer, order a bag today.
If you are a healthcare provider interested in providing Bag It Bags for your patients please reach out to joyce@bagitcancer.org |
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Caregivers Preparing for the Unexpected:
Building a Backup Plan |
Caregiving can take a serious toll on physical and mental health. Having a backup caregiver in place is important not only in case something unexpected prevents you from caregiving, but also for times when you may need to step away for a special event, work commitment, or simply a break to recharge. Here’s a guide to setting up a caregiver backup plan:
- Identify the Key Responsibilities to be Covered- List the specific tasks or routines someone would need to take over to help you assess who could potentially fill the role and what skills they would need.
Determine Who Could Step In- Think about people in your network—family, friends, or neighbors—who might be a good fit. Professional caregiving services are another option; research a few providers to see which could best meet your needs.
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Start Conversations Early- Don’t wait until you’re overwhelmed or in an emergency. Doing this now gives everyone involved time to get comfortable with the idea and address any questions or concerns without the pressure of immediate need.
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Arrange Training and Trial Runs- Once you have someone lined up, organize training and trial runs right away. This helps your backup caregiver prepare, while also allowing your loved one to adjust to a new face in their routine.
- Share Essential Care Details- Compile a guide for the backup caregiver covering your loved one’s health needs, emergency contacts, daily routines, and personal preferences, etc. The forms in My Companion Guidebook in your Bag It Bag can come in handy for this purpose. Update this information regularly.
Introducing a backup caregiver isn’t just helpful for you—it can also benefit your loved one by offering new social interactions, adding variety to their routine, and reducing reliance on a single caregiver, all while giving you peace of mind when you are away. |
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Bag It News
We hosted our annual Breakfast with Bag It on Thursday, October 24th. We hosted 138 guests who helped raise $19,575 for Bag It Bags!
We learned Dietary Wisdom from our Keynote Speaker, Victoria Maizes, MD. We heard the impact a Bag It Bag can have for you or a loved one from Ingrid Jacobs. We honored those who support Bag It in many different ways:
Outstanding Corporation - AZ Litho
Outstanding Partner/Distributor - Radiology Limited
Spirit of Philanthropy - Dr. Don Brooks
Outstanding Volunteer - Stan Rykowski
A huge thank you to our speakers, sponsors, in-kind donors, table hosts, board members, and staff for making this a successful event.
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Partner Spotlight |
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November is Gastric Cancer Awareness Month, and Hope for Stomach Cancer is proud to offer a range of impactful programs to support those affected by this disease. In 2023, our Hope in a Bag program shipped kits to 41 U.S. states, providing essential resources to patients and caregivers. We’re continuing our commitment to education and advocacy through initiatives like the 3rd Annual Patient Empowerment Summit, happening February 8–11, 2025, in Washington, D.C., and the 2nd Gastric Cancer Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill, where advocates will work to push forward the Stomach Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Act.
Our partnership with Bag It further strengthens our mission by delivering valuable information to patients, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care. Together, through education, advocacy, and partnerships, we strive to create a brighter future for those facing stomach cancer.
If you or someone you know was recently diagnosed with Stomach Cancer, order a Stomach Cancer Bag It Bag today with valuable information to help guide and support them through this challenging time. |
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Making A Difference
Giving Tuesday is December 3rd, 2024
Whether it’s making someone smile, helping a neighbor out, showing up for an issue or people we care about, or donating some of what we have to those who need our help, every act of generosity counts and everyone has something to give. |
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Thank you, Bashas for supporting Bag It throughout October! Bashas continues to support the community all year round by offering Military and First Responders a 10% discount on the First Tuesday of Every Month and certain Holidays. |
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We want your Feedback on the Bag It Bag!
Share your thoughts by filling out our feedback form or providing a written testimonial and be entered into a quarterly drawing for a $25 Amazon gift card.
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Could you please help us by leaving a Google Review for Bag It!
Reviews can help tremendously in this day and age and let other people know about the valuable Bag It Bag. You don't need to write a long review, just something that tells people why you love Bag It and how it helps. Click here to tell everyone why you love Bag It!
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Mark Your Calendar |
October 15th-December 7th, 2024
Starting in 2025, For the first time, Medicare beneficiaries will have a $2,000 annual cap on their out-of-pocket drug costs and the opportunity to spread their costs over a calendar year. These important changes can help beneficiaries better afford their medications and adhere to their prescribed treatment plans. There is no cost to join the program, and it will not affect what counts toward a patient’s deductible or maximum out-of-pocket cost limit for the year. You must enroll by December 7, 2024. Learn more here.
JADPRO Live Conference (Texas)
November 14-17, 2024
Bag It will have a table at the conference. If you are an oncology practitioner who is attending, please stop by to learn more about the resources we offer.
Ten Things You Need To Know About Hospice (Virtual)
November 21, 2024, 11am-12pm (Pacific)
Having to consider end of life care for someone you love can be an overwhelming task. In this webinar, participants will be empowered to make informed decisions and advocate for the best care possible, while receiving essential resources and support for navigating this important phase of care. Register FREE here.
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Our website shows all the upcoming Bag It hosted events and events where we will be exhibiting.
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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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