Care Packages for Cancer

Phil's Friends is a Christ -centered organization that provides hope and support to those affected by cancer. Three Hope Centers have been established in the Chicago area and are dedicated to providing Care Packages and Cards to those facing the challenges of cancer. There is a Hope Center located right here in Wheaton on Wesley Street! During 2024, requests for Care Packages at Phil’s Friends doubled. Current Care Package requests now top 300+ weekly. As cancer diagnoses increase and awareness of the Phil’s Friends mission grows, a continued rise in demand is anticipated this year.

Please help so no one is turned away! Throughout the coming season of Lent, our community will be asked to support Phil's mission by donating the items most needed by the Wheaton Hope Center. For more information check out: www.philsfriends.org .

Below you will find a list of those items most needed to support Phil’s Friends mission, donations can be dropped off in Millett Hall. **All items must be NEW due to the compromised immune systems of the patients. Please make sure items can be easily carried, less than 8 oz or travel size items.

Care Package Needs:
• Fleece blankets
• Knitted or crochet hats
• Women’s fuzzy socks
• Playing cards
• Journals and notebooks
• Big Print puzzle books
• Alcohol-free mouth rinse (travel size)
• Frangrance free lotion (travel size)