Unfortunately, I have a number of people in my life who have been affected by cancer. As most people know, chemotherapy and radiation can be particularly grueling on an individual. When a family member of mine had to undergo chemotherapy, I wanted to do something special to lift their spirits.
I went shopping and bought a tiny gift for every day of their treatment. I wrapped each one individually and wrote a note saying something like, "I wanted you to have something special to look forward to after each treatment. Here is your own Chemotherapy Survial Basket. Open one gift a day. I love you!" It turned out to be a huge success. I have done it a number of times now, for various friends and family, and it truly seems to put a positive spin on a difficult situation.
If you know someone who is going through cancer treatment, give this idea a try. I hope it makes someone smile!
Suggestions for gifts: magazine, candy, movie, Tim Horton's dollars, crackers or cookies, lottery scratch tickets, slippers, a joke book, a crossword puzzle or word search book, a humourous figurine, a book on tape, a gaurdian angel pin, a diary, gum, body lotion, a relaxation tape, etc.
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