Coping-kit

n June 28th, 2011 an Adopt a Pig volunteer delivered the first Coping Kit to a family who's child was recently diagnosed with cancer. They also delivered six more that day to kick off a bittersweet mission.

What is a Coping Kit? Designed to serve as a care package in the form of a large tote bag, a Coping Kit contains items necessary to aid in the physical, emotional, and financial struggle that takes place from the time of pediatric cancer diagnosis and beyond. A Coping Kit is presented to a family shortly following the news of a child's diagnosis.

The range of items in the coping kit varies from large to small, from high-tech to low, each playing a role in a family's effort to move forward. iPads to help kids and families stay connected & to entertain during countless hours spent in treatment; Gas cards to help with travel costs associated with frequent visits to the hospital; Calendars to track appointments, follow-ups, and medications.

Rob Amand, co-founder of Adopt a Pig offers, "No one is prepared to hear the words 'Your child has cancer…' A family faced with the news of a cancer diagnosis doesn't know what to expect for the next few days, months or years. Families don't have to reach out for help every time they need something unexpected. Instead, they reach into a Coping Kit."

If you would like to hep by providing in-kind donations or sponsor a Kit please contact us here.