Chemo Buddies
Our vision is to make Chemotherapy a more life giving experience where patients are able to continue life as fully as they can during the time they are in the treatment room
Chemo Buddies receives national C2 Catalyst for Care Award.
Chemo Buddies gives hope and encouragement to those who are going through cancer treatment. In addition to volunteers in the treatment room, we provide positive, uplifting experiences to everyone affected by cancer.
Our Mission
"Because no one should ever have to go through chemo alone." - Karen Williams
Chemo Buddies are in every local treatment room every single day. We serve every person that walks through the treatment room door - our friends in the recliners, their friends and loved ones, and sometimes even the staff person who needs a little extra TLC. Our job is to provide HOPE to everyone affected by cancer.
But what about life outside the treatment room? We are now offering other programs for support. SHUTTLE BUDDIES gives free rides to treatment, The MERMAID SQUAD is a group of survivors doing fun activities, STUDENT BUDDIES work on service learning projects at school, and of course, our signature event HOPEFEST to bring us ALL together for a wonderful party!
Our Story
Thirteen years ago I sat in the treatment room with my sister, Karen, and while she was receiving her chemo, we brainstormed ideas of how we thought the chemo room could be less fearful and more life affirming.
Three weeks after her death in 2011, I founded Chemo Buddies, putting those thoughts and ideas into our organizational structure. We never dreamed it would become so large and help so many people, we just wanted to make a difference for people when going through the heart breaking diagnosis of cancer.
Today, we serve around 300 patients every single weekday. In addition to helping with physical needs like snacks and blankets, we also provide companionship, and hope to our patients, their guests, and even the staff. When you see the volunteer in the yellow apron, you know you are not alone and your buddy will take good care of you.
Would you consider a donation of $60 or more to help fund the first day goody bag and home-made blanket that we give to every new patient? Or perhaps you can help fund Shuttle Buddies, which gives free rides to patients to get to treatment. Or maybe, you'd like to help us provide a new wig to someone who has just lost their hair?
Cancer is hard. Cancer is scary. We do everything we can to provide hope and support to those in the fight. Please consider helping us, so we can help others.
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