Balm Box
I’ve had cancer 4 times in 10 years. The first diagnosis came when my kids were toddlers, the most recent when they were preteens.
Therefore, I know a thing or two about what it is like to be a working mom and patient, undergo painful surgeries and treatments, and receive a lot of well-meaning but wasteful gifts. I was especially miserable in 2017 while undergoing radiation treatment for breast cancer. I needed functional tools - like ice packs and burn balms – not pink t-shirts and lasagnas. I wondered: where is the website featuring cancer care packages for my friends to shop from?
It didn’t exist.
In March 2020 we surveyed over 500 patients and caregivers. The survey asked respondents to review items broken down into four categories: Functional, Thoughtful, Motivational and Fun/Silly. The survey results were clear – there is a huge disconnect between what patients want and need and the gifts they are receiving.
The top performing items on the survey were all functional: lotion, lip balm, aromatherapy, side pillows, and fleece blankets. The last place finishers were mostly inspirational: tote bags, worry stones, framed quotes, fidget spinners, and cancer awareness pins. Patients want soothing relief; gift buyers purchased mostly flowers, food, and t-shirts.
The Balm Box closes that gap by providing premium, elegant, and most importantly functional, care packages for cancer patients. Shop Now at TheBalmBox.com and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
— Liz Benditt, President, TheBalmBox.com
Learn more about Balm Box here.