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Hope Sister Corner: Meet Carolyn McClendon

By Carolyn McClendon

Before my Hope Sister journey started, I was diagnosed at the end of December 2016 with Invasive Ductal carcinoma in situ in my left breast, ER+, PR+, HER2-, Grade 2.  I had a lumpectomy, followed by radiation, and was on an Aromatase Inhibitor for 5 years.

I have been with My Hope Bag since around October 2021. My goal was to be able to help support women on their cancer journey, who may not have anyone else they can turn to for support. And show them that they, like me, can be a survivor. During this time, I have delivered 55 bags.

The best part of being a Hope Sister is getting to know so many wonderful women and being someone they can reach out to during their cancer journey. It is also becoming friends with other Hope Sisters.

This is an incredible opportunity to give back and help others with what I have already been through and survived.  It’s a real “feel-good” experience!

Stay tuned for more stories from our wonderful Hope Sisters, who volunteer and deliver hope and support to the women they deliver bags to.

Hope Sister Corner with Carolyn

Hope Sisters Share Hope

If you received a bag from My Hope Bag, it was likely delivered by the lovely women we affectionately refer to as Hope Sisters. These ladies train to share hope and wisdom with warriors recently diagnosed with breast cancer.  They spend time with the bag recipient and let them share their experiences. The Hope Sister can give hope through her own experience, the items in the bag, and the resource guide that former recipients were able to combine abilities to produce, which is a part of the bag.

My Hope Bag currently has three Hope Sister Coordinators. We cover the East Valley, North and Central Valley, and the West Valley. If you are interested in learning more about this special program, including training to become a Hope Sister, please contact sarah@myhopebag.org or info@myhopebag.org.

 

From Cancer Journey to East Valley Hope Sister Coordinator

“When I was going through my cancer journey, I requested a Hope bag. A Hope Sister, who was also a breast cancer survivor, visited me and delivered my bag. It was so encouraging to share with her because she knew exactly what I was going through. I knew when she left that when my journey was finally over, I wanted to serve others the way she served and encouraged me. I have been the East Valley Hope Sister Coordinator for two years and have loved encouraging and loving others experiencing their breast cancer journey.”

If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer and or want to hear more about My Hope Bag’s Hope Sister program, please email info@myhopebag.org for more information.

Donna Weable Cancer Journey

West Valley Hope Sisters

My Hope Bag’s main program is the Hope Sister program and has expanded to the West Valley. This is a group of ladies who, after training, deliver the bags to breast cancer warriors. This is a one-on-one visit at the warrior’s home or a public place. The warrior is allowed to share her journey, and the Hope Sister, most likely a survivor herself, will listen and answer questions as she can. The Hope Sister presents the bag that is mostly handmade comfort items, and will then assess the level of service My Hope Bag can provide.

From its inception, My Hope Bag has covered the East Valley and Central Phoenix. As the need began to rise, My Hope Bag expanded to the West Valley. We want to encourage more Hope Sisters to serve in the West Valley. If you are a breast cancer survivor, or a current or former caregiver, and would like to serve in our West Valley Hope Sister program, please contact info@myhopebag.org. We are also interested in a Coordinator for that area. We would love to share more with you about this program.

Robyn and Beth

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