Carrying Hope

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

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

$20K+

Raised

6

Hospitals Reached

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:

Latin School Bag-packing and letter-writing Event

09/14/26

Latin students will be packing Carrying Hope bags and writing letters for the 2026 Northwestern Survive & Thrive Gynecologic Cancer Patient and Caregiver Program!

Northwestern Survive & Thrive Gynecologic Cancer Patient and Caregiver Program

09/18/26

Carrying Hope will be providing bags for the 2026 Northwestern Survive & Thrive Gynecologic Cancer Patient and Caregiver Program!

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Race Participants at Northwestern's Cancer Survivors' Celebration walk holding Carrying Hope bags

Providing Comfort and Hope to Every Patient

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