Carrying Hope

Carrying Hope is a nonprofit dedicated to bringing comfort and joy to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. We provide thoughtfully curated tote bags filled with essential items for patients undergoing chemo, to support them during their treatment journey.

Patient recieving notes from Carrying Hope Volunteers

Mission

Our mission is to create tangible impact by supporting individuals fighting cancer through thoughtfully curated tote bags that provide comfort and encouragement, while empowering youth to become compassionate leaders who create meaningful change in their communities

Carrying Hope's Impact

4K+

Bags Donated

30K+

Raised

6

Hospitals reached

150+

Volunteers

Support Carrying Hope!

Your contribution directly supports the creation and hand-delivery of thoughtfully curated tote bags. All donations are tax-deductible, through our fiscal sponsor (Gilda's Club Chicago)! We thank you so much for your support!

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Upcoming Events:

2026 Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management (SHFM) National Conference

10/6-10/8

Carrying Hope will be providing 100 bags for Seb Terry's "100 things" for 2026 Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management (SHFM) National Conference!

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