While working at the same company, Sharon
Henifin and Becky Olson became best friends. When Sharon was diagnosed with breast cancer, Becky was there for Sharon.
That's what best friends do. Three years later, Becky was diagnosed with breast cancer, and it was Sharon's turn to be
everything a best friend is best at being, when a friend needs you to be there. Today, both women are breast cancer survivors who got together and started Breast Friends, based on what the two know best, how to be a best friend. Breast Friends is a friends and family network of inspiration and support at a time when a cancer patient needs someone to be there. They have a list of 41 Great Ideas of ways you can be there for someone who has been diagnosed with cancer. Here are a few ideas:
- Just call to chat.
- Send out e-mail to co-workers and friends and give your friend's address so people can send cards and letters.
- Cook a meal for her family on chemotherapy days.
- Drop by with a milkshake.
- Just call to chat.
- Arrange for a day of babysitting so she can rest.
- Many restaurants have gourmet foods to go. Bring home her favorites and enjoy them with her in comfy clothes.
- Bring over an assortment of herbal teas. Looking for a better nights sleep? Try chamomile. Need an afternoon pick up? Try hibiscus and rose hips.
- Just call to chat.
- Create a fun "Do Not Disturb" sign for her to use if she needs some alone time.
- Try art therapy. Not creative enough? Bring over a couple of coloring books and
color crayons and help her feel like a kid again with color book therapy.
- Oh yeah ... just call to chat!
