Cancer Comfort Collection

Thank you to the local donor that asks at least once a month while running errands "what does Peggy's Closet need"?

If you’ve ever noticed your skin drying out or your nose feeling scratchy while spending time on an inpatient oncology floor, you are definitely not imagining it. Hospital air is notoriously dry, and it is entirely by design for the benefit of the patient's health.

These unscented moisturizing lotions are ideal for bringing some comfort and relief to oncology inpatients skin.

It’s these quiet, ongoing acts of generosity that sustain Peggy’s Closet and helps bring comfort at a time when those need it most.

More than 8,600 people participated in the race this year, with the total amount raised for the Avera Foundation this year being over $950,000.

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The Avera Race Against Cancer is taking place on May 9 in Sioux Falls. Jackie Haggar-Tuschen and Emma Chicoine joined Dakota News Now to tell us more about how you can get involved.

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Got a big comfort hug in the mail for Peggy's closet from one of my mom's classmates from Southwest Iowa. Men's and women's two piece button front pajamas, super soft blankets, easy and challenging coloring books and multi-tip colored markers. All of these were very much needed and found the perfect spot in Peggy's closet for them.

Thank you to my mom's classmate for helping to keep Peggy's closet going and bringing comfort to patients at a time when they absolutely need it most.

Thank you to the local donor that asks at least once a month while running errands "what does Peggy's Closet need"?

It’s these quiet, ongoing acts of generosity that sustain Peggy’s Closet and helps bring comfort at a time when those need it most.

This last week I delivered a couple silk flowers in vases for some folks that might need a cheerful Easter Hug to help brighten up their day at Inpatient Oncology.

Also had a very large personal delivery from Carroll, Iowa to Peggy's Closet(found at inpatient oncology) of seasonal soft blankets and soft thick grippy socks in honor of Peggy Reed. ♥️

Hoping these items help bring comfort and smiles to patients and their families during a time when they need it most.

We've had a cold snap in the Midwest for the past couple weeks and I wanted to share with you something that might provide some warmth. The Cancer Comfort Collection is able to help more people Because of You. The CCC isn't a nonprofit or has a corporate sponsor, or a designated staff making this all happen, it really is that simple, you are the reason why people are getting help at a time when they need it most. Without you, this doesn't happen.

For the 4th year, you made it possible to extend the CCC reach where patients are receiving cancer treatment locally; Aberdeen, Mitchell, Yankton and Pierre, SD.

This year a total of 325 cancer patients in those regions will be provided a CCC item to help bring them comfort at a time they need it most.

Thank you to many members of the Avera Foundation team and Aberdeen nurse Mari Mammenga and CCC volunteer Jon Mammenga for helping get the comfort items to where they needed to be.

Thank YOU for helping to make this happen whether you are donating, wanting to volunteer, sharing a CCC post, sending along well wishes or sending positive vibes to cancer patients. None of this happens without you!

Because of You, the road is not stopping there. We are not done yet! Stay Tuned!