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Think you need the perfect thing to say or do when tragedy strikes? Think again.  In this blog we will talk about how Pink Package came to life and how you can be involved in your [mom, sister, colleague, friend, boss, neighbor]'s cancer journey.

 Sitting in the Emergency Room...
It's 11pm a week before Christmas. I'm sitting. Alone. In a dark hospital. My husband had finally gone into surgery for an emergency appendectomy after 11 agonizing hours of waiting. But what am I thinking of... how freaking starving I am. Selfish, I know. 

 Phone a Friend...
I'd just had my fourth chemo treatment the day before and I hadn't eaten anything all day. I was exhausted and so hungry that I was contemplating eating the sugar packets by the very dirty coffee machine. I picked up my iPhone to call my friend and colleague Susan; someone who can effortlessly make me laugh. (Susan if you're reading this... I feel violated. I'm not sure how, I just do. Little inside joke).

 I Need a Burrito!
"Susan?"
"Yea..." 
"I know it's late, but I'm starving.  Can you just bring me a burrito, a ham sandwich, a salad, SOMETHING before I fall out of this chair?"
"Oh, I am SO glad that you called. I've been thinking about you constantly and I just haven't known what to do. THANK YOU for giving ME something to do.YES! Burrito! I'm on it!"

 A Grand Gesture...
That night has stuck with me for a lot of reasons, but the most vivid is that conversation with Susan and realizing that there were probably a lot of people who were thinking about me (and our family of 4) and just DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY OR DO! 

 The thing is, YOU DON'T HAVE TO SAY OR DO THE PERFECT THING (quick nod to our Pink Package headline) when tragedy strikes and you don't need a grand gesture. Send a text that just says 'hey, thinking of you today'. No one in their right (or wrong) mind would be offended by that. DO IT! JUST. DO. IT.

 And if you're looking to do more...
Pink Package has curated monthly subscription boxes and one time care boxes that you can gift to someone with just the click of a button.  You can know her spirits are being uplifted through jewelry, journals, inspirational quotes, wellness exercises and so much more and that it came from YOU because Pink Package has given YOU something TO DO FOR HER and that is a great gift for all.
Coming to Life
Pink Package has come to life through my own personal experiences with breast cancer, chemo, surgeries and further treatments. But also through the experiences of my loved ones and those I've met along the way who have gone through their own cancer journey. My sister, my grandma, my neighbor, my friend. 

 There are so many women out there affected by cancer. I have collectively drawn on their experiences to curate a mix of items truly aimed to help those going through a cancer journey. For the mind, body and soul.  
"You have to persevere through the appearance of defeat to get to victory" - Pastor Wes Feltner

 I am so, so, so grateful for all of the supporters I have had throughout my  journey and who helped me get to victory. I hope I can turn this seemingly dark challenge into something that gives light to others. 

 So now the question is...
Who are you going to PINK?!

Pink Package



Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA

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