Beyond the Blog
Impact is at the heart of everything we do at Beyond Basic Needs. We measure our success by the number of lives we can transform and the lasting change we can create in our communities.
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Creating an Emotional Support System During Treatment and Recovery
Embarking on the path of cancer treatment and recovery is undeniably taxing, both physically and...
Understanding Healthy Coping Strategies for Post-Cancer Patients
The journey of a cancer patient doesn't end with the completion of treatment. The post-treatment...
How Non-profits are Making a Difference in the Lives of Those Battling Cancer
In the face of a cancer diagnosis, patients and their families often grapple with a whirlwind of...
The Power of Community Involvement When Someone is Fighting Cancer
Fighting cancer is a challenging journey that requires a lot of strength and support. When someone...
How to Create a Positive Mindset During Treatment and Recovery
Dealing with cancer is never easy. Not only is it physically exhausting, but it can also take a...
Tips on Managing Stress and Anxiety During Treatment
A cancer diagnosis can not only affect the physical health of the person but also their mental...
Making an Impact During Women’s History Month
“March is the month of expectation.” - Emily Dickinson What can we expect from this March? For...
Giving Tuesday: Time To Give Back
Generosity is often thought of as a simple act of giving. But it's so much more than that. It's...
Chemo Care Kits: Behind The Scenes
Chemotherapy can be a tough road to travel, but our Chemo Care Kits can help make the journey a...
What People Are Saying About Our Chemo Care Kits
Cancer is a tough battle to fight alone. At Beyond Basic Needs, we do everything in our hands to...
How Can I Start a Fundraiser To Benefit Beyond Basic Needs
At Beyond Basic Needs, we believe no one should go through cancer treatment alone, which is why we...
What You Need To Know About A Chemo Care Kit
For many of us, cancer is a scary word. We never want to hear it, and we pray it never affects our...
Giving Back with the Winn-Dixie Community Bag Program
Have you ever wished there was an easy way to give back to your community? Well, there is with the...
Beyond Basic Needs: Supporting Cancer Warriors One Chemo Care Kit at a Time
It's hard when your doctor starts the conversation with "you have cancer." No one wants to hear...
How Can I Support My Friend Who Was Diagnosed With Cancer?
It can be tough to know how to show your support for a loved one with cancer. You want to do...
Partner with Beyond Basic Needs
We spend hundreds of hours with our coworkers. We know about their families, their hobbies, their...
How to Setup a Fundraiser on Instagram
Did you know you could set up a Fundraiser on Instagram to benefit Beyond Basic Needs in less than...
How to Setup a Fundraiser on Facebook
Did you know you could set up a Fundraiser on Facebook to benefit Beyond Basic Needs in less than...
From Darkness to Light
by Mikaela Rossman Clark There are firsts in life that you always remember. Your first kiss. First...
How to Help Your Coworker After a Medical Event
It’s almost astounding, but the data is there. Pre-COVID, we may have spent more time with our...
How Not to Tell Your Support Network You Have Cancer
by Rachel Minion and Jon Minion In theory, there is no right or wrong way to tell your support...
A Beautiful Disaster – Part 2
by Rachel Minion and Jon Minion Fast forward to a few weeks after my appendix burst. I’m sitting...
A Beautiful Disaster – Part 1
by Rachel Minion and Jon Minion It was an amazing day in Manhattan. I was flying high, ready to...