Empowering ordinary people to provide extraordinary support for friends and loved ones in need
Awe-inspiring resilience and the extraordinary bond between friends
It’s the phone call you hope you never receive. A voice on the other end is speaking, but all you hear is ‘cancer.’ Although your mind reels, underneath it all a loudspeaker is blaring, “someone from your family, your crew, your tribe, needs help.”
My PowerPak was inspired by the amazing love, care, and support provided by 10 friends who rallied together to support Jennifer Smith, our friend, during her battle with breast cancer. Our collective goal was to ensure that Jenn’s journey would be a team effort, and that she would feel cocooned in love and support. In the spirit of camaraderie, we dubbed ourselves the PowerPak, and befitting a group of leaders, we started planning.
For people and families in crisis, nothing is more powerful than the love and support of those who rally to the fight when you need it most. My PowerPak was created to make real our belief that everyone should have access to this kind of experience.
Reimagining the caregiving experience
Meet Krista O’Malley—a visionary with an extraordinary passion for business and people, and the creator of My PowerPak
As a creative problem solver, I started thinking about what our group was doing from an experience design perspective about five months into Jenn’s treatment. We were committed to making sure Jenn knew she wasn't on this journey alone; she would have her Pak behind her every step of the way! Although we were scattered around the country, we would fill her world with uplifting, positive vibes and love every week regardless of where we lived. Without a doubt I knew we could make Jenn’s battle at least a little bit better. What I hadn't expected was the strengthening of the bonds between us. The joy and closeness that arose with the shared passion of being part of something more than oneself—of taking part in lifting someone else up—did so much for each of our souls.
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However, the importance of coordination and communication are magnified when life events happen. Schedules and appointments are constantly changing, and it's often hard to know what to do, when to do it, who to talk to, and what to say. How can anyone accomplish all of this in real time with so many moving parts? I also wondered why it is that we can ask for things via registries in celebratory situations like weddings and births, but not when life is turned upside down and you need help the most. Or why is it that the very people who are the first to step up for others find it so difficult to ask for help or let others care for them? How can we change the way we think about these situations?
It is clear to me that we are wired to want to help others. As a huge believer in the Platinum rule, I knew it was possible to reduce the friction that so often accompanies a genuine and shared desire to help and to do so meaningfully. And the kicker is that it feels so good, which then fosters a cycle of goodness. How amazing is that! What I learned during this process would not only answer my questions, but would be the catalyst for making My PowerPak a reality in this world. Just as Jenn was the muse for her PowerPak, so would she be for PowerPaks everywhere.
Our Values
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Giving and receiving support should be effortless.
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We’re committed to focusing on what’s possible.
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We believe people are stronger together.
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Love, support and care are what drives us.
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Our commitment to privacy is uncompromising.
Paying it forward
My PowerPak has been established as a B Corp in support of our brand vision of creating a more connected, caring and empowered world by giving back to the community and environment.
When life gives you more than you can handle, asking for help can feel overwhelming.
My PowerPak helps you mobilize your friends and loved ones so you can get the support you need, when and how you need it. Create your free account today and unlock the power of your community!