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Pack it forward: Sponsor a Chemo Care Backpack

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this isn’t just a packback. it’s a light in the dark.

This summer, Man Up to Cancer has a goal of funding 250 backpacks for men facing cancer.

For $100, you can sponsor a backpack that will be filled with comfort items and shipped to a cancer fighter undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, or other treatments. Don’t have $100 to donate? Any amount will help us reach our goal. Your gift is fully tax deductible.

Donors who give $100 or more will receive a die-cut Man Up to Cancer sticker and a personal thank you note from founder Trevor Maxwell, along with a shout-out on Man Up to Cancer’s Instagram page. 

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In our Chemo Care Backpacks, men receive a water bottle, hydration tabs, fleece cap and blanket, lip balm, skin lotion, Dude Wipes, a Man Up to Cancer coin, a folder filled with helpful resources, and other items. 

More than that – they receive the love, support, and solidarity of our global community of more than 3,000 men impacted by cancer. Each backpack is a lifeline, reminding men they’re not alone.

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testimonials for the chemo backpack program

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    “Getting this bag may seem like a small thing, but I was going down a dark path, and getting this absolutely made my day. I will be going to the infusion center tomorrow for another round of chemo with a smile on my face instead of wondering why none of my friends have the time to just sit with me for a few minutes, or just give me a call while I’m there.”

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    "When doing chemotherapy, we sit in the chemo chair alone and deal with the side effects alone. Walking around in public, no one knows what we're going through. In my mind, wearing the MUTC backpack is similar to wearing a team jersey, in that it says 'Hey, I'm not alone in my cancer journey, I'm part of the MUTC wolfpack!' ....which is a much more empowering feeling."

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    "I’m so honored to receive one of these awesome backpacks! It is filled with all sorts of great things that will make chemo more tolerable. Thanks for selecting me and thanks for everything our fearless leaders do for all of us! You guys are appreciated!"

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    "I’m still in the hospital recovering from my surgery. I had a visit and finally met Joe Bullock in person and he surprised me with a Man Up to Cancer backpack. I can’t explain how much this means to me to have people you have never met in person be there for you and supporting you. I am greatly appreciative of everything."

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    “I just received my backpack today and when I opened it I was flooded with emotion. I never knew just opening a box could do that. Thank you for reminding me I’m not alone.”

    Allan T, melanoma patient from Connecticut