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Kristin Ives, right, and Sarah Cole, left, delivered the
Chemo Care Kits put together by a group of local women. The kits will be given
to chemotherapy patients
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“This is such a kind and generous gift,” said Eva Benedict,
CEO at Jones. “The thought and planning in choosing the contents of the kits
will be truly appreciated by the recipients.”
The group that organized and assembled the kits includes Kristin Ives,
Sarah Cole, Nancy Jo Harrington, Brandi and Mikayla Lasnick, Betty Costello,
Cassie Rogers, Crystal Wiech, Emma McDowell, Jacqueline McLaughlin, Jamie and
Emily Fuller, and Stephanie Miller. A thank you also goes out to everyone who sponsored
a kit.
“We have all been affected by cancer in one way or another,”
said Kristen Ives about what inspired the gift. “We knew about different
organizations and hospitals distributing chemo care kits and now that our very
own JMH has a chemo infusion center we wanted to spread the love to our
community.”
Each of the Chemo Kits includes an inspirational card with
handwritten note, a handmade hat, Purell wipes, a crossword puzzle book, a
Sudoku puzzle book, a pen, a small notebook, mints, hard candy, gum, a stress
ball, a blanket, hand lotion, a muscle rub stick, tissues, a bottle of water,
and Propel flavor packets. “We chose these items because they are a mix of
pampering, entertainment, and necessity,” explained Sarah Cole, adding that the
group also asked chemo patients what would be most appreciated. “We plan on
continuing this project on an as needed basis. The infusion nurses will let us
know when they are running low.”
“We truly appreciate the thoughtful support of our chemo
patients that is represented by this gift,” said Brenda Szabo, VP of
Diagnostics and Rehab at Jones who oversees the Infusion Center. “One of the
best things about living in a small community is people supporting and caring
for their friends and neighbors during challenging times.”
For more information about the Wilmot Cancer Institute
Infusion Center, Part of Jones Memorial Hospital, please call the center at
(585) 596-2059 or check out our website: www.jmhyny.org.
