Showing Care, Concern and Compassion
About Us
Who We Are & What We Do
Our Founder
Our Founder
We are Huggs & Kisses, a Non-Profit Organization located in Chicago. It is our Mission to show Care, Concern & Compassion to cancer patients during their chemotherapy experience and beyond. Chemotherapy treatments can be long, exhausting, daunting, and uncomfortable. While we can't change the diagnosis, we are committed to bringing p
We are Huggs & Kisses, a Non-Profit Organization located in Chicago. It is our Mission to show Care, Concern & Compassion to cancer patients during their chemotherapy experience and beyond. Chemotherapy treatments can be long, exhausting, daunting, and uncomfortable. While we can't change the diagnosis, we are committed to bringing positivity, encouragement, and hope to a cancer patient's life while undergoing chemo. We show care, concern and compassion to cancer patients experiencing chemotherapy through our chemo care kits. We choose to call them our "Love Bags". All of our Love Bags are designed to provide encouragement and comfort. Chemotherapy patients need lots of HUGGS & KISSES while undergoing treatment, so our Love Bags are thoughtfully filled with things that a chemo patient will need at some point during their experience. We want nothing more but to be an additional Blessing during their time of challenge and vulnerability.
Our Founder
Our Founder
Our Founder
Leslie Travis-Cook is a Breast Cancer Survivor. After being diagnosed and BEFORE starting chemotherapy, Leslie had a dream that she should start an Organization that would provide complimentary chemo care kits to cancer patients. There was only one problem. She did not know what a chemo care kit should consist of. That problem would be
Leslie Travis-Cook is a Breast Cancer Survivor. After being diagnosed and BEFORE starting chemotherapy, Leslie had a dream that she should start an Organization that would provide complimentary chemo care kits to cancer patients. There was only one problem. She did not know what a chemo care kit should consist of. That problem would be resolved soon because almost immediately after having her dream, Leslie started her chemotherapy treatments at Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Leslie created the contents of her own personal chemo bag based on the side effects that she experienced. While going through treatment, Leslie observed many patients sitting through their chemotherapy treatments alone. They also had no "essentials" with them. After the completion of her treatment, Leslie, with the encouragement of her co- Founder Twanda Gordon, and her Board of Directors, Huggs and Kisses Non Profit Organization became a reality in May of 2019. Leslie is married to Christopher Cook, Sr. They have been married for seventeen years.
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Our Founder
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Support a Cancer Patient who is experiencing Chemotherapy!
Although Covid-19 is still raging, there's no time to be exhausted. Cancer diagnosis are still being disclosed. This is a dominant indication that "we are all in this together". By working together, we can provide support, encouragement and inspire hope, to let her know that she i
Support a Cancer Patient who is experiencing Chemotherapy!
Although Covid-19 is still raging, there's no time to be exhausted. Cancer diagnosis are still being disclosed. This is a dominant indication that "we are all in this together". By working together, we can provide support, encouragement and inspire hope, to let her know that she is not alone.
Breast Cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States.
Huggs & Kisses is committed to providing support to women coping with the physical and emotional side effects from experiencing chemotherapy treatments.
Your donations help to supply a patient a Chemo "Love Bag".
Because of the generous donations that were received in 2021, Huggs and Kisses Non Profit Organization distributed 123 "Love Bags" to Individuals, Hospitals, and Infusion Centers.
Contribute
Support Huggs & Kisses. EVERY donation from you is wisely invested to help bring positivity, encouragement and hope to a chemo patient's life. Those who donate to Huggs & Kisses can request to have a Love Bag sent to a friend or loved one. We operate ENTIRELY on donations and volunteer assistance. We appreciate any dollar amount donated..HOWEVER, a donation of $30 will help provide a complimentary Love Bag to a chemo patient.
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Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals . Your generous donation will fund our mission.
Encouragement Corner
Leslie's Journey
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Monday, May 20, 2019
Little Company of Mary Hospital,
The Huggs & Kisses Team distributed their "Love Bags" to Oncology Patients at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park, IL
Monday, July 8, 2019
Delivered to Oncology Patients at 3 Chicago area hospitals.
These "Love Bags" were delivered to the Oncology Patients at Cancer Treatment Centers of America's Chicago Outpatient Center, Mercy Hospital & Medical Center, Chicago, and South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest, IL.
Wednesday August 21, 2019
CTCA Gurnee, IL
The Huggs and Kisses Team. distributed several of their "Love Bags" @ CTCA's newest Outpatient Infusion Center in Gurnee, IL
Love Bags Delivered
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Additional Information
Did you know that fresh flowers are not recommended as a gift for Cancer Patients?
Fresh flowers can be an infection risk for Cancer Patients with weakened immune systems. Especially Chemotherapy Patients! Flowers can convey a powerful message of love without the need for words, and as a universal means of communication, offering flowers to a chemotherapy patient may seem like a good idea, but it's not.
Fortunately, alternatives exist. A Huggs & Kisses LOVE BAG is a wonderful alternative to fresh flowers. This gesture will show your love and support better than any bouquet of flowers can.
Huggs & Kisses knows about the day to day challenges that chemo patients experience. Our goal is to make the side effects a little more manageable through the gift of our Love Bag.
Mission statement- Huggs & Kisses is committed to showing care, concern, and compassion to all cancer patients who are currently in chemotherapy as well as those scheduled for chemotherapy and beyond.
Organization policy – WE OPERATE ENTIRELY on donations and volunteer assistance. We will send a Love Bag next door, across the city, or to another state and beyond. Those who donate to Huggs & Kisses can have a Love Bag sent to a friend or loved one.
Please email us for additional information:
know the factors that contribute to cancer
According to experts, these are the best ways to prevent cancer:
- Stop using tobacco and avoid second hand smoke.
- Eat a healthy, balanced diet.
- Limit your intake of processed meats
- Consider adopting a "Mediterranean diet" that focuses mainly on plant-based foods, lean proteins, and healthy fats.
- Avoid alcohol, or drink in moderation. Moderate drinking is defined as one drink a day for women of all ages.
- Keep a healthy weight and stay active by getting at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day.
- Stay protected from the sun.
- Cover up with clothing, sunglasses, and a hat, and apply sunscreen frequently.
- Avoid the sun between 10 a.m. & 4 p.m. This is when the sun's rays are at their strongest.
- Stay in the shade as much as possible when you're outside.
- Avoid tanning beds, which can damage your skin just as much as the sun.
- Get vaccinated against viral infections that can lead to cancer, such as hepatitis B and HPV.
- Don't engage in risky behaviors. Practice safe sex. Don't share needles. Only get tattoos at licensed parlors.
- See your doctors regularly so they can screen you for various types of cancer. This increases your chances of catching any possible cancers as early as possible.
