Donate your old breast prosthesis?

iam1surgeon · March 2018

I understand most of your insurance companies cover your breast prosthesis and even allow you to change it every two years? May i know if most of you are willing to donate your old breast forms (but still in mint condition)? I live in a third world country and most of the patients can't afford treatment more so buy the breast forms. I have seen patients put stacks of handkerchiefs or any material to bulk up the mastectomy defect and of course it wouldn't look nor feel natural. I just want to help them have a better sense of their image to boost up self confidence. I hope someone will help me figure out things for it to materialize.

mustlovepoodles · March 2018

If there is anyone who knits, you could have them make knitted breast forms. There is a group call Knitted Knockers (not even kidding, LOL) on the internet that has instructions in English for making the breast forms. The materials for the knitted forms would be a heck of a lot cheaper than shipping prosthetics, which can weigh 2-3-lbs a piece.

Debdebdo · May 2018

I had a few prosthesis that I used prior to my reconstruction and I would like to donate them.

Do you have any organization or person that can handle this

Moderators · May 2018

Debrabarnett, welcome to Breastcancer.org! You may want to take a look at these threads too:

Topic: Prosthesis...wanting to donate to someone in need .

Topic: Any place to donate prosthetic and bras?

Thank you for your kind offer!

The Mods

h2osandy · July 2018

My mom has one she is trying to donate. Where would we send it?

Moderators · July 2018

h2osandy, check out those two threads above.

Good luck!

tryingtodonate · July 2019

I am spending way too much time trying to figure out how to donate a breast form. I don't know any addresses to send this to. American Cancer society has too many local phone numbers without the specific topic addressed. I won't go on searching for a location if I don't get an answer in about 5 more website clicks.

Moderators · July 2019

Dear tryingtodonate,

Welcome to BCO and thank you for thinking of our community. We do not accept donations of breast forms but encourage members to post their donations here so that others can contact you if interested. We do not allow exchange of money which means that you would have to pay shipping costs. You can also check out this other thread A place to donate prosthetics and bras where there are some suggestions. Be mindful that some of the posts are old and the web addresses may no longer be active. For example the link above for www.donateprosthetics.com is not longer viable. Let us know via private message if we can be of further help.

The MOds

Mucki1991 · July 2019

there is a facebook group community dedicated to this very cause. It's called

Sisterhood of Traveling Mastectomy Products... All items are donated and you can post requested items needed.

Marylue · August 2019

Have a pair of size 9 forms gently used also, pair of swim form and I think 3 camisoles. How do I donate?

Moderators · August 2019

Dear Marylue,

Welcome to the BCO community and thanks for wanting to donate your prostheses. Here is a link to a list of donations sites. Let us know how we can be of help in your further navigation of the community. We hope you can benefit from the support and information that is readily shared here.

The Mods

smithlme · September 2019

I have 5 beige and 1 black mastectomy bras, size 36. Also 2 Amoena size 6 prosthesis. Please let me know if you need them or know someone who does.

Moderators · September 2019

That's so generous of you, smithlme. Thank you!

The Mods

ccjones · December 2019

I have brand new breast prosthesis forms I want to donate. I never used them. They are in excellent condition... dust smoke free. Please inform me where to send.... 5 years out....

Donate your old breast prosthesis?

Comments

Categories