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goldie0827
goldie0827 Member Posts: 6,595
edited October 2014 in BCO Free-Cycle: Give or Trade Items Related to Breast Cancer

I thought it would be nice to have a place here that just shows where we can get free things. Especially with the way the economy is now. So if you know of anything, how about sharing. Whether it is free products, services or what ever.

FREE THINGS ONLY

God Bless Us All

Lori

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  • goldie0827
    goldie0827 Member Posts: 6,595
    edited January 2009

    Here are a couple that I have found in my chats, posted by other members.

    FREE HOUSE CLEANING, now how can you beat that? They offer 4 cleanings, one a month for 4 months. On the "Maid Services" tab is a list of states and cities in that state that they offer services. http://cleaningforareason.org/cancerpatients.html

    FREE LYMPHEDEMA ARM BANDS   http://www.lymphedema.com/

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  • goldie0827
    goldie0827 Member Posts: 6,595
    edited January 2009

    bump

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  • hollyann
    hollyann Member Posts: 2,992
    edited January 2009

    FREE HATS!...www.heavenlyhats.com

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  • wishiwere
    wishiwere Member Posts: 3,793
    edited January 2009

    When I signed up for the aromasin newsletter b/c my onco was going to switch me, they sent me a packet with a beautiful scarf.  Never did switch, but for anyone looking for a scarf and is going to be on aromasin, check out their site :)

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  • Nadine54
    Nadine54 Member Posts: 230
    edited April 2009

    Does anyone know where I can get a free pink ribbon pin or two to wear?  I would also like a nice pink breast cancer braclet.  Also info on a good source to purchase a med alert braclet since I have other issues that in case of an emergancy would need to have medical staffs attention...just in case.

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  • CaliforniaCloud
    CaliforniaCloud Member Posts: 160
    edited April 2009

    CURE Cancer Updates, Research & Education magazine

    This wonderful magazine is free to all cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers in the US.

    Each new subscription will also receive CURE's 2009 Cancer Resource Guide.

    You can subscribe online www.curetoday.com/subscribe or call 800-210-CURE (2873)

    I just picked up a copy at my oncologist's office.  It is a beautifully written and informative magazine.

    Publisher's note:  Our guarantee to readers: All the stories you read in CURE are reported and edited without the influence of advertisers or sponsors.

    Cheers!

    Cloud

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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited April 2009

    I have some hats, scarves, mastectomy supplies for those with no insurance.. PM me

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  • lmt041409
    lmt041409 Member Posts: 45
    edited May 2009

    Laurie Erickson, offers a free headwrap through their good wishes program at www.franceluxe.com

    I just asked for one today.

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  • SharaD
    SharaD Member Posts: 100
    edited November 2009

    bump!

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  • CoolBreeze
    CoolBreeze Member Posts: 4,668
    edited November 2009

    The American Cancer Society offers a "Look good, feel better" class for cancer patients.  They will teach you how to put on makeup when you have hair loss and also give you make-up. 

    The ACS also will give you a wig voucher.  You can get a free wig at select places or $75.00 off your wig purchase.

    .

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  • cookiegal
    cookiegal Member Posts: 3,296
    edited November 2009

    Ok so I met a lady at the hospital yesterday who says she goes to stores and asks for the breast cancer discount.!!!!!!

    And it works! A lot!!!!!!!

    I think that might take more chutzpa than I have, I bought a purse today and there is no way I could have done it!

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  • SharaD
    SharaD Member Posts: 100
    edited November 2009

    Has anyone used FreeDrugCard.us ? Looks like it is well-endorsed, you print out a discount card to use on prescriptions. Might be a big help to someone without insurance. I like that you can go to this site to compare prices on drugs from Walgreens and CVS. Sometimes CVS is a few bucks cheaper, on other drugs Walgreens comes out cheaper.

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  • pastapesto
    pastapesto Member Posts: 42
    edited January 2010

    Has anyone used "Cleaning for a Reason?"  Sounds too good to be true!

     www.cleaningforareason.org

    And I love the idea of going into stores and asking for the "Breast Cancer Discount"!!  LOL!

    Thanks, Kit

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  • thepinkbirdie
    thepinkbirdie Member Posts: 212
    edited January 2010

    I've set up a Yahoo group for those affected by cancer to be able to connect with others who are looking to exchange, give, sell, request cancer-related items.  The sell part is intended to be of a non-commercial nature (i.e. no businesses).   It can also be used to post info on support groups.

    One of the reasons I set it up is because the only place in my area that sold wigs, prosthesis, etc. to cancer patients closed their doors about a month ago.  I also wanted a place where people could exchange or post their no-longer needed stuff like wigs, caps, breast forms, etc. for others who are needing those things.

    So far, I'm the only member as I am not very good at promoting it and not sure how to go about it.

    Please feel free to join and post at 

    CancerConnections-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

    Marie 

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  • cookiegal
    cookiegal Member Posts: 3,296
    edited January 2010

    many yoga studios have free classes for cancer survivors and others as part of their community service philosophy

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  • Raili
    Raili Member Posts: 435
    edited February 2010

    Re: cookiegal's post...

    YES!  http://www.yogabear.org is a directory of free yoga for cancer survivors.

     http://fillaheart.org/  - Fill A Heart offers free heart-shaped pillows to breast cancer survivors going through surgery.

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  • charmainejensenvoisine
    charmainejensenvoisine Member Posts: 369
    edited March 2010

    Hi Marie,

    Would you accept a member from Ontario Canada in your Cancer Connections group?  If 'Yes' - can you maybe send me an invite to the following email address charmainejensenvoisine@gmail.com

    Thank you so much.  Charmaine

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  • charmainejensenvoisine
    charmainejensenvoisine Member Posts: 369
    edited March 2010

    I wonder if some of these freebies are for Canada too?

    Thank you for posting this... Charmaine

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  • rzxcd
    rzxcd Member Posts: 35
    edited March 2010

    I found a wonderful service go to chemoangels.com. I signed up when I went through chemo and two angels adopted me. Every week I got a card and they would send me nice gifts. I really looked forward to looking in the mail for my surprises. I'm single living alone and this was the greatest thing. You can also sign up to become an angel and you can send someone encouragement while they go through chemo.

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  • Pickles
    Pickles Member Posts: 80
    edited April 2010

    Free personal web page! www.caringbridge.org



    Absolutly free they run on donations. Very easy to set up your own web site to keep people informed about your medical and emotional status while you are fighting cancer.



    I have loved it. Took a lot of pressure off my husband and immediate family. We posted about my mastectomy so didn't have to call everyone!



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  • Roberta2
    Roberta2 Member Posts: 106
    edited June 2010

    bump

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  • ibcmets
    ibcmets Member Posts: 4,286
    edited June 2010

    Carepages.com also is a website free to cancer survivors.  Easy to post info once that will update everyone.  You can also add pictures & private messages.

    Terri

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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited June 2010

    Lotsa Helping Hands is a free website service that allows someone to keep all their friends up to date, get messages, and even had a calendar where needs can be posted (rides, meals, visits, whatever) an people can sign up to help.  A freind of mind used it while her husband was dying and it made is a lot easier on her to keep everyone up to date, make sure the kids got picked up from school or taken to school, events, etc, and that they had rides and meals as needed.  I'm using it for my recon next week and it's a Godsend!

    www.lotsahelpinghands.com

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  • KorynH
    KorynH Member Posts: 301
    edited June 2010

    Free wigs and mastectomy products!

    Cricketts Answer For Cancer

    (And I do mean FREE! They are wonderful people and helped me obtain my first wig FREE...and I loved it!) They are a non-profit organization....go to their web site and read about Crickett. Once you see her gorgeous hair you'll know why they seek to honor her memory with this service to breast cancer patients.

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  • mollyinco
    mollyinco Member Posts: 71
    edited August 2010

    cleaning for a reason is no joke. they clean your house monthly for 4 months while you undergo treatment, it is completely free to the patient, you only need to provide proof from your dr that you are indeed under treatment, the cleaners actually get paid by their employers but the employers treat YOU, absolutely no tipping is allowed, go to the website, sign up and if there is a cleaner in your area that has an opening, then you get the service, its been a huge blessing to us!

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  • jenny66
    jenny66 Member Posts: 320
    edited August 2010

    i wasn't sure where to post this.  if you live in or around knoxville, they are having an event called hands on.  if anyone is in this area, you can find info at the following link to the page.  love and hugs, jenny

    http://www.knoxvillebreastcenter.com/kim-rowden-fund/hands-on-event.html

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  • Carrol2
    Carrol2 Member Posts: 2,903
    edited August 2010

    BUMP

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  • speech529
    speech529 Member Posts: 337
    edited October 2010

    If you want free yoga, check out Holy Yoga.  It's a Christian ministry that offers free Yoga classes.  These are some of the best yoga classes I have taken (but then I go where the founder of Holy Yoga works out).  Yes, there is a Christian theme, but it is gently mentioned; music is secular to christian.

    TO find if there is a class near you:  www.holyyoga.net

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  • RachelKa
    RachelKa Member Posts: 174
    edited January 2011
    Here's a pretty comprehensive list of Freebies and Discounts. I put it together and posted it on my website. Happy shopping :)  http://www.1uponcancer.com/freebies-and-discounts-for-cancer-patients/After  you check out these resources, I hope you'll take a few minutes to look around the rest of the site. Just launched a coupla months ago and am trying to get the word out.

    Best,
    Rachel

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  • mommyx3
    mommyx3 Member Posts: 99
    edited March 2011

    Just browsing this forum and thought I should add, that my patient navigator from the American Cancer Society got me free gas cards.  There are 4 cards in all each worth $100!!!!! They come one at a time.  I got my first one a week ago and it came at the right time as my bank account is very low and need gas to drive my children around.  Its definitely worth looking into.

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