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Join the Journey Charity
Pink Ribbon
Mentorship Program
Join the
Journey Charity is a local non-profit breast cancer awareness
organization dedicated to reaching women of all ages in the Rochester
community with information about breast cancer awareness and to provide
support to newly diagnosed women. Connected to the charity are the
Pink Mentors who are a group of volunteers who mentor women going
through the breast cancer journey.
Join The
Journey Charity buys MoonLight Pillows for each woman
undergoing breast cancer surgeries and treatments such as mastectomies,
lumpectomies, lymph node(s) removal, radiation and chemo therapy.
In Rochester, MN a Pink Ribbon Mentor volunteer gives each woman
having breast cancer surgery a MoonLight Pillow on her first day
post-op. The patients are met by a woman (Pink Ribbon Mentor) who has
walked the arduous journey of breast cancer and knows first hand what
it's like. They are given the gift of a MoonLight Pillow in a pretty
organza bag and shown how to use it for positioning and comfort.
Here is what the patients have
to say about the MoonLight Pillows:
"I used them under both bust
lines after double mastectomy. The MoonLight Pillow was most beneficial
for the overall comfort of just having it. Someone really knew what I
needed. This was the best gift I've received. I enjoyed the comfort of
placement of the pillows but more importantly the mental and emotional
comfort of the MoonLight Pillow. I recommend anyone with breast cancer
have one or two."
"It was easy to maneuver to
keep the seatbelt from being to tight. It was a bright moment in my day
when I received the MoonLight Pillow. To think that someone cared enough
to provide it lifted my spirits. Thank you so much."
"I use the MoonLight Pillow
in the car and sitting or laying in bed, it is the perfect size for neck
support too. Because of so many lumps gone on the right side, this
really relieves the pain/ stress for my right arm. How kind of you all
to give them to us- thank you so much."
"The MoonLight Pillow gave me
a lot of support for my arms… very helpful- Thank You."
"I used two MoonLight Pillows
to make a "sleep seat." They were also wonderful for keeping the drains
away from my arms and then I used them to support my sore tail bone
during long periods on my back. This was a wonderful gift! Thank you so
much! I had a bilateral mastectomy and used two moons. They made my
recovery so much more comfortable. Thank you, thank you thank you!!"
"I used the MoonLight Pillow
to keep my chest protected from the seat belt. Thank you very much- it
is a great idea and a perfect size."
"I'll use the MoonLight
Pillows forever on my neck and under my arms. It was a great comfort for
me after my surgery. I had a 350 mile drive home. My husband drove and I
found great support. I don't know how I would have made it without
them."
"The MoonLight Pillow was
very useful in the car on the long ride home to protect me from the seat
belt. It was a real help when sleeping as well. This was something that
I didn't know I needed but what a great aid!! Thank you very much."
"The MoonLight Pillow
provided a more restful sleep."
"I use the MoonLight Pillow
while sleeping and sitting. I use it all day and all night. Beautiful
pillow!!! Can't thank you enough. The information tag gave me other
ideas that I hadn't thought of."
"I use the MoonLight Pillow
to cradle under my sore arm & breast. Thank you for providing it. It
helps and is a kind gesture."
 "I
used the pillow for my back on the
plane and under my arms when I am in a chair. It was most beneficial
when riding in the car, sleeping at night and napping in a chair. These
little pillows were a wonderful gift! This is such a difficult time and
anything of comfort makes it so much
better. Thank you so much!"
How were the pillows most
beneficial to you? " Too many numerous ways to list all!"
"I had a bi-lateral
mastectomy so I got two and used them going home under my arms. The
MoonLight Pillows are so wonderful to use. I use them all the time in
the vehicle. Also on my neck for a nap as we travel. I was sore and they
did the trick!!! The organza bag was so nice too. You are wonderful and
thoughtful to give such a gift!
"Very generous, very helpful."
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