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Carrying Hope

Carrying Hope is a service organization 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 needed when going through chemo to support patients during their treatment journey. 

Carrying Hope bags featured at the Survive and Thrive Northwestern Event
Junior, Naomi Herman, writing cards for patients
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Mission

Our mission is to mobilize youth to create tangible impact by supporting individuals fighting cancer through thoughtfully curated tote bags that provide comfort and encouragement. 

Support Carrying Hope!

Your contribution directly supports the creation and hand-delivery of thoughtfully curated tote bags. Each bag is filled with comforting essentials designed to provide warmth and hope for patients on their chemotherapy journey.

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Latin Students packing bags for patients at an Carrying Hope event
Materials for the bags at an Carrying Hope event

Donate items directly!

Through our amazon storefront, you can purchase items of your choice that will directly go into our Carrying Hope tote bags!

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Bernard Zell student writing letters for patients

Our Blog

Stay connected with our Story! Explore our blog for stories, updates, and insights that show how our mission comes to life!

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Upcoming Events:

Northwestern's Annual Cancer Survivors' Celebration

06/07/26

Join our Carrying Hope Team for the Annual Cancer Survivors' Celebration! We will be supplying 3.5K+ bags to participants!!

Register!

Follow Along

Follow @carryinghope4chemo on Instagram to stay updated with Carrying Hope!

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