I’ve always been drawn to oncology, as I felt I could make the greatest difference there. I loved the connection I got to make with my patients, and it was so satisfying to support them through something so challenging. But everything changed when my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer a year ago. Cancer became personal, and from then on, every patient reminded me of her, and the newfound fear I had. It was crippling to watch my mom, the most inspirational woman in my life, my role model, go through what my patients did.

Living more than three hours away, I couldn’t just drop by and be there when she was sick. I tirelessly searched for ways to brighten her day, and ended up buying lots of blank cards, because most of the cards out there were depressing. I wanted to make her laugh, so I started designing my own cards.

My goal now is to bring laughter to as many cancer patients as I can. Now that LumpyCards has grown and we offer customized cards and apparel, I’m happy knowing that I can make a more and more patients feel good as they walk into the treatment area wearing their empowering LumpyCards tank top and tote bag.

Cancer doesn’t have to be scary all the time! LumpyCards – Laughter is the best medicine!