Inaugural Lolly’s Army
March for Hope
Rally Against Cancer
Join us for:
- Softball Tournament
- Entertainment
- Food Trucks
- Fun & Games
- Kids Zone
Details:
October 11
4:00 – 11:00pm
Nathan Dean Sports Complex
Donate Today
Deliver Comfort. Spark Home
Every dollar you donate goes to purchase the supplies that give a cancer patient in warmth, relief, and encouragement when they need it most.
Our sponsors and supporters
Become part of an army for good
Cancer treatment rooms are cold, long, and lonely. During her own chemo journey, our founder “Lolly” discovered that the little things could flip the script on a hard day. A soft blanket made plastic recliners feel human. Travel-size toiletries meant dignity when everything else felt clinical. A silly puzzle book created 20 minutes of escape. And a handwritten note from someone who “got it” reminded her she was not fighting alone.
Lolly began bringing extra items to share with others at the infusion center. Word spread. Families started asking if they could sponsor a bag. Local businesses donated supplies. What began as one patient passing along a little comfort snowballed into a grassroots movement of compassion.
We call that movement Lolly’s Army and our bag are called “battle bag” because it is made of everyday people who show up, suit up, and send hope into battle. No camouflage required. Just kindness in a bag.
When you give, volunteer, or host a pack event, you become part of the story that helped Lolly and is now helping thousands more. Join us and turn ordinary items into extraordinary encouragement.
An act of hope and kindness
What is inside a Battle Bag
Opening a battle bag helps our cancer warriors to know and feel that there are others who care for them.
Inside each battle bag they will find items such as:
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Gift cards
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Ultra‑soft throw blanket
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Toothpaste, lip balm, and unscented lotion
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Snacks and candy
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Crossword or sudoku puzzle book with pen
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Knitted hat and a loofa
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Handwritten note of encouragement
- Moisturizer and hand sanitizer
- Notebook and planner
- Other need-based items
Impacting Lives Since
How it works
You Give
A one‑time or monthly gift funds the supplies inside each bag
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We Assemble
Volunteers purchase items and pack them in personalized bags
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We Distribute
We hand bags directly to patients and partners during treatment
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Hope Grows
Patients feel seen, families feel supported, and communities grow closer
Cancer treatment is exhausting, but together we can lighten the load.
Our Story: How a Single Care Package Sparked an Army of Comfort
Meet our founder, Lolly
In September 2023, Lolly heard the words no one expects: “You have breast cancer.”
Days later a surprise box arrived from an old friend in Alabama—packed with cozy socks, lip balm, lotion, a blanket, and puzzle books. It was everything she didn’t know she would need for the coming weeks.
When Lolly began her battle with cancer in December, just days before Christmas, she felt supported thanks to that care package. As weeks passed, she spotted the same unspoken needs in every waiting‑room face around her. Determined to share the comfort she had received, she built an Amazon wish list. Friends, family, and total strangers filled it almost overnight. Each delivered item became a promise: You are not alone.
What started as one woman’s response to kindness has grown into Lolly’s Army, a community that turns blankets, toiletries, and crossword puzzles into tangible hope for cancer patients everywhere.
Today Lolly leads the charge, packing bags, writing notes, and reminding every donor and volunteer that small gifts can wage a mighty battle against fear and fatigue. Join her mission to deliver comfort—one bag, one patient, one act of kindness at a time.
