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Supporters of ‘LOVED’ Donate Bench at CHH Cancer Center

February 26, 2021

The team of Jessica Stewart and Cath Pezze don’t just think about doing caring and thoughtful things for others during February, the traditional month of love. Their mission to give back to those receiving treatment for cancer at the Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (CHH) Center for Cancer Care on Kennedy Drive began several years ago when they started their “LOVED BAG” program, and they have never stopped.

Jessica, above left, and Cath, right, formed a friendship during radiation treatments at the CHH Cancer Center and, because of their shared personal experiences, decided to reach out to their community connections and rally local businesses and individuals to donate items to fill “LOVED BAGS” with comfort care essentials for cancer patients. Over the past few years, they have received an outpouring of support and have filled and donated hundreds of bags to the Center’s patients.

“LOVED” began with an idea to let others going through the journey of this disease know that they are not alone. The “LOVED” team, however, continues to look for ways to fulfill their mission, and recently, when they learned of the need for a new bench at the CHH Cancer Center, they reached out to their supporters. Today a new bench sits outside the building as a welcoming spot for patients and visitors to rest.

“Cath and I have a mutual passion for giving back and helping others,” said Jessica. “We couldn’t be more grateful to our families, friends and community members who have supported our work and made it possible for us to continue our mission to share the love with those who are fighting cancer,”

The unwavering energy of the “LOVED” team and their support of patients who face the challenges of a cancer diagnosis and treatment is uplifting and inspiring to all. If you are interested in encouraging the mission of “LOVED,” please contact Jessica Stewart at 860.806.1825 or [email protected].