The gift packs include essentials, such as toiletries and
underwear, and non-essentials such as books, headphones and craft sets for individuals diagnosed with any cancer from newly diagnosed to end-of-life care, and which they might fi nd diffi cult to access themselves, or which they may not be able to aff ord. Even those who are being treated as outpatients have a range of
gifts to choose from each time they visit the hospital for treatment or an appointment. Amazon regularly donates items that have been returned or are
end-of-line, all new and unused, either to pass on to patientsn or to sell in Outlet, T e Lewis Foundation’s charity shop in T e Grosvenor Centre in Northampton. Stephensons Online, the online beauty products retailer based in Brixworth, has been one of the charity’s biggest supporters, working closely with T e Lewis Foundation for some years to pass on any surplus stock. Some donations, including the likes of coff ee beans and quality
teas, find their way into The Lewis Foundation’s cafes at the Northampton Museum and the Elgar Community Centre in Upton. Lorraine added: “Looking back over ten years it’s been amazing.
I think we have grown the way we have because it’s something that, once people understand what we do, resonates with them. Most people know someone who has been in hospital for a long time, with cancer or for any another reason, and the impact that has on their lives. “People can feel lonely and scared, and if they’re on long-term
sick, they might have money worries as well, which is the last thing they need.
71 “Getting a gift pack with essential toiletries or underwear, or
a magazine or puzzle book that helps fi ll the time, makes all the diff erence, and people who support us can see how any donation – each gift packs costs just £3.60 – can make an immediate diff erence to someone’s life. “We feel quite humble about where we’ve come. I think one of
the nicest things is that we’ve had a few people who’ve received gift packs who have then asked for donations for T e Lewis Foundation at their funeral. It’s lovely to think that they feel they want to say thank you in that way.”
Find out more about T e Lewis Foundation at
www.thelewisfoundation.co.uk
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