Someone you love has been diagnosed with breast cancer. It might be your mum, your partner, your friend, someone who lives a few doors down from you or even your brother (men get breast cancer too!), and you want to give them a special gift but you don’t know what to give. It can be hard to know what to buy someone going through breast cancer. That’s why we’ve compiled this gift guide featuring products from some of our fantastic brand partners – so you’ll be supporting Future Dreams with your gift too!
Gift ideas for someone with breast cancer
Everyone loves a pair of festive pyjamas or loungewear for staying cosy in winter. These gorgeous hoodies and joggers not only combine NFD’s iconic prints with superb comfort, they also have concealed zips on arms and chest for easy access for IVs and ports for chemotherapy or other medical treatment. £5 of every pair sold is donated to Future Dreams to help us continue to support those impacted by breast cancer.
Nicky Newman was a secondary breast cancer campaigner, co-founder of Secondary Sisters and an inspiration to many. During a lockdown virtual painting class with artist and internet personality Sophie Tea, Nicky created a wonderful portrait which was named Aurora by her Instagramily. Her legacy lives on through her husband who now runs her Instagram page and her catchphrase “Go Grab Life”. This portrait captures her joyful, positive spirit and makes the perfect gift for anyone needing a little hope this time of year. All proceeds will go to Future Dreams.
For anyone struggling with hair loss as a result of treatment, these self-adhesive reusable brow stencils take the hassle out of drawing symmetrical, balanced brows. 50% from every pack of Eyebrow Stencils sold will be donated to Future Dreams.
For that special someone in your life, get them this gorgeous freshwater pearl necklace with semi-precious stones known to boost self-worth, sooth emotional stress and promote love, compassion and emotional healing. You can even customise with an initial to add that personalised touch. Proceeds from the sale of the necklace will go to Future Dreams to support our work.
For anyone experiencing hair loss as a result of chemotherapy, Chemo Headwear have designed a gorgeous headwrap made from organic cotton in Future Dreams signature pink. It can be worn multiple ways including front knot or twisted. £5 from every sale goes to support Future Dreams.
In a special collaboration to raise breast cancer awareness, Marti Pellow joined forces with ITV Lorraine’s Change+Check Choir for a new version of ‘Love Is All Around’. As Wet Wet Wet’s ‘Love Is All Around’ turns 30, it’s a perfect opportunity to bring the song back for a special cause. Following the digital single’s number 1 chart success we are now releasing an exclusive CD version of the single just in time for Christmas! Profits will go to breast cancer charity Future Dreams.
Annie Haak’s bracelet and necklace collection makes the perfect gift for any jewellery lover. Handcrafted in 925 Sterling Silver and hand-threaded on high-quality jewellery elastic in the UK, with a stretch fit that will sit comfortably around any wrist. 50% of the net proceeds from the sales will be donated directly to Future Dreams.
Handmade & Thoughtful Gifts
You know that old saying “it’s the thought that counts”…it really is true! It’s not always about buying the best expensive gift, there are so many ways to show you care without breaking the bank. Sometimes it’s these gifts that mean the most.
- Joyful Jar – Fill an old jar with handwritten notes filled with uplifting quotes, affirmations or anything that will make them smile. Use colourful paper and fold them all up so they can take one out on a bad day or whenever they need a little lift.
- Personalised Treat Vouchers – Gift someone a book of personalised vouchers they can “cash” in with you at any time. These could include things to give them a helping hand like ‘a home-cooked meal delivered to your door’ or ‘a lift to chemo’ or activities like ‘a cinema trip – your movie pick!’ or ‘going for a walk together’.
- Pamper Care Package – A box of all their favourite things they can reach for during treatment. This could include their favourite book, fluffy socks, a scented candle or their favourite sweet treat. Or, you could include more practical items such as tissues, hand cream, lip balm and a nice anti-bacterial handwash.
- Gift of Time – Many breast cancer patients can feel isolated and lonely, particularly around the festive season. Sometimes the best thing you can offer is your time. It doesn’t have to be anything particularly special, but simply spending time with your loved one when they’re going through the most difficult time in their lives is all they might really need. If you’re far away, even a text to check-in can go a long way (perhaps accompanied by a funny GIF to make them smile).
- Future Dreams – Let them know about Future Dreams, our services and our support. Being able to access support and connect with those going through the same thing might be just what they need during this time. We have lots of online resources whilst the House is closed and our services will resume from 6th Jan.
Useful resources for friends and family of cancer patients
When a member of your family or a friend is diagnosed with breast cancer it can be a difficult time for everybody. There are a number of organisations and charities in the UK that offer help and support to friends and family. We’ve included links to many of these and also websites which can help you find local support. As well as these resources, it’s also worth checking with the hospital where your family member/friend is being treated as they often advertise local support groups. Local hospices often run support groups too, so it is worth asking there as well.…
Meaningful emotional and practical support to provide to a cancer patient
When a loved one is given a cancer diagnosis, it’s easy to feel helpless and like you’re not being useful at all. Nothing you do can change their diagnosis, after all, and it’s hard to know what to say and what not to say to a cancer patient. We’ve asked members of the Future Dreams community to provide examples of the most meaningful support they received from family and friends while they were going through their breast cancer treatment. The examples of practical and emotional support the community contributed were beautiful, and we’re sharing them here in case you’re at…
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We’ve put this list of recommendations together from our experience as patients but we encourage to use these as a starting point from which to do your own research. The links and/or recommendations in this article to third-party resources are for your information and we take no responsibility for the content contained in those third-party resources. Any product recommendations made in this article are not product endorsements and unless otherwise stated, they are made without any affiliation to the brand of that product. We ask you to note that there may be other similar products available.
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Sylvie and Danielle began Future Dreams with just £100 in 2008. They believed nobody should face breast cancer alone. Their legacy lives on in Future Dreams House. We couldn’t continue to fund support services for those touched by breast cancer, raise awareness of breast cancer and promote early diagnosis and advance research into secondary breast cancer without your help. Please consider partnering with us or making a donation.