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Dawn's Story

In her words...

 

March 16, 2018,  my journey started with a diagnosis of breast cancer in my left breast. ER and PR positive and HER2 negative.

Double mastectomy and DIEP reconstruction on April 20th.  A sentinel lymph node was removed on the left side. It had cancer in it.

May 13th, I had ten lymph nodes removed from my left arm pit. Two of those had specks of cancer and in one, the cancer had grown to the outside of the node.

June 13th,  I started chemo. 4 treatments 3 weeks apart. Finished chemo August 15th. 

September 20th, I started my 30 radiation treatments and finished November 2nd.

On November 24th,  took my first tamoxifen (hormone blocker) pill that I will take for 5 years.

Through all of this, I can tell you there truly are some yucky days and pain, but it is very doable. You CAN do this. I have already said these words to you.

So get up today and choose to smile because you have the power to do so. You may have cancer, but cancer does not have you if you stand up and be powerful against it.

One thing I found interesting, especially  at the beginning of my journey, was that yesterday, last week or last month we didn’t know we had cancer and we were overcomers for our families and friends, our tribe, and now, knowing we have cancer, we want to melt into fear.

It. Is. Hard.

But we are the same now, we just have cancer. That changes us forever, but we truly have the opportunity to decide how we look at that and proceed. Just don’t give your power and smile away to the fear. You ARE strong enough. Don’t worry alone. You are NOT alone. We are now all connected by the amazing pink thread.


Click here to read Dawn's Blog

Blessing Box Project in the spotlight...

BBP/Dawn shares on the VIEW Oct 27, 2022
BBP/Dawn & the VIEW "Before We Go" Oct 27, 2022
BBP/Dawn in the Giraffe effect Magazine
**EVENT** 10/15/2022 BBP & Zythological Society Brewster Saunter for a Cause
BBP/Dawn on Dallas Fox4News
BBP benefits from Blessing Box Walk
BBP/Dawn with Texas COOP Power
BBP/Dawn with Make A Difference Minute
BBP/Dawn mentioned Maria Shriver's Move Humanity Forward
BBP/Dawn Video Zythological Society Brewster Saunter for a Cause

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Help Our Cause

 

The average box, if there were no donations, cost $29 for material to construct a pillow and drain shirt and postage is an average of $13/box continental USA, totaling $42.


No person who receives a Blessing Box is ever charged for one. These boxes are made with love by fellow Pink Sisters AKA Pink Tribe and loved ones who want to be part of this amazing grassroots project.

Due to never charging for a Blessing Box, donations are never expected but are always appreciated. Donations can be funds, fabric, men's button up shirts, poly-fill,  or through an Amazon wishlist.

Below are a few ways to donate to the Blessing Box Project.

Thank you for your time and donation.



Directly: 

Dawn Compton

P.O. Box 646

Bellville, TX 77418


Venmo:

dawnc_77418@yahoo.com

@Dawn-Compton-6


The Blessing Box Project is not a business. 

The Blessing Box Project is not a non-profit.

Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

Click Here To Visit The Blessing Box Project's Amazon Wish List.

In Every Blessing Box

A Drain Shirt

A Mastectomy Pillow

A Mastectomy Pillow

Drains are a pain and these shirts allow you to have some comfort with pockets on the inside to hold the drains and buttons to slip it on with ease. They make it easier to go to the store, go to the doctor or simply  move from the bed to the chair.

 

A Mastectomy Pillow

A Mastectomy Pillow

A Mastectomy Pillow

These pillows are a huge help. They make everything from a car ride, hugging loved ones, and holding little ones tolerable. 

Extra surprises

A Mastectomy Pillow

Additional pillows

Extra surprises are small gifts that have been donated by the pink tribe, many of whom are previous recipients of a Blessing Box. 

Additional pillows

A Mastectomy Pillow

Additional pillows

Heart pillows and Port pillows are also available as requested.  Heart pillows are used under the arm to cushion lumpectomy & lymph node incisions.  Port pillows protect chest ports while using seat belt or when extra cushioning is needed.

the Giraffe Effect

THE PINK ISSUE FALL 2022

The Giraffe Effect's Fall 2002  issue featured a story called "Persevering In Pink" and was dedicated to six women changing the face of breast cancer.  Blessing Box Project's own Dawn Compton was one of those six women. Photos of the story below.

visit the Giraffe Effect Website

the Pink Issue Fall 2022

Persevering in Pink

The Blessing Box Project

Persevering in Pink

6 Determined Women Changing the Face of Breast Cancer: Molly McDonald, Heather Salazar, Ricki Fairley, Barbara Demorest, Katelynn Devinney & Dawn Compton

Dawn Compton

The Blessing Box Project

Persevering in Pink

Dawn's breast cancer journey and  the story of the Blessing Box Project.

The Blessing Box Project

The Blessing Box Project

The Blessing Box Project

"...perspective is super important...the diagnosis is HARD. It changes us forever. But we truly have the opportunity to decide how we face it."

Spotlighting:

Spotlighting:

The Blessing Box Project

Jamie Foltz, cancer rebel & founder of the Giraffe Effect,  who was diagnosed in March 2022,  with breast cancer.  She received a Blessing Box from Dawn and the Pink Tribe. 

Find out more

Fast Forward:

Spotlighting:

Fast Forward:

Jamie beat breast cancer May 25, 2022! 

Find out more

Do good...

Spotlighting:

Fast Forward:

"Be a Giraffe"

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Video of Sew In's

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In their own words...

S.F. North Carolina (Mastectomy 10/2022)

S.F. North Carolina (Mastectomy 10/2022)

S.F. North Carolina (Mastectomy 10/2022)

It has truly been a life saver. Keeps me "protected".

 

J.M. Texas (Mastectomy 10/2022)

S.F. North Carolina (Mastectomy 10/2022)

S.F. North Carolina (Mastectomy 10/2022)

 I cannot thank you enough for this mastectomy pillow. Surgery was yesterday and I was feeling rough. This pillow helps with comfort in many ways. Thank you.

 

P.C. Indiana (Mastectomy 10/2022)

S.F. North Carolina (Mastectomy 10/2022)

P.C. Indiana (Mastectomy 10/2022)

 My surgery went well and I am very thankful for my pillow.

 

P.B. Wisconsin (Mastectomy 8/2022)

S.F. North Carolina (Mastectomy 10/2022)

P.C. Indiana (Mastectomy 10/2022)

We can't thank the Blessing Project enough for our daughter's mastectomy pillow. She used it as soon as she was out of recovery. We can't thank you enough for your kindness.

The Wooden Spool

The Wooden Spool in Sealy Texas


In early 2022, The Wooden Spool's proprietor, Jennifer Arguijo, donated many, many bolts of fabric, which enabled the creation of more than 200 pillows by the Blessing Box Project's Pink Tribe!

The Wooden Spool will also generously match, yard for yard, any fabric bought  for The Blessing Box Project.


The Wooden Spool 

219 Fowlkes St.
Sealy, TX 77474

(979) 627-9123
Monday - Saturday12:30 PM - 5:30 PM

woodenspoolquilts@gmail.com


Click on The Wooden Spool emblem to the right to access the webpage.



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The Blessing Box Project Gallery

You ARE strong enough!

From a blessing box request to Dawn to a post it note...

To the master spreadsheet...

To a mailing label...

Assembling boxes

Packing the boxes

a Pink Tribe sew in

The trailer with packed boxes after a sew-in

To the post office to ship

Drain shirt and pillow

A truck full of finished pillows

Boxes and envelopes ready to ship

Drain shirt and pillow

Drain shirt and pillow

Dawn talking to the Pink Tribe at a sew-in

Drain shirt and pillow

Another batch of blessing boxes at the post office

Dawn in action

The mastectomy pillows are loved by all

Another sew-in and Blessing Boxes ready to ship

Another Blessing Box recipient 

Mastectomy pillow in use

Mastectomy pillow in use with a seat belt

Tucked in with a mastectomy pillow

Mastectomy pillow and heart pillow

Trust the process!

To Request a Blessing Box

To request a Blessing Box Mastectomy Pillow & Drain Shirt, complete the form below to include your address, surgery date, shirt size and any concerns or requests you may have (port pillow, heart pillow)

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It may take up to 7-10 days for a response.

If you have not received a response in 7-10 days, please email Dawn at the email address below.

The Blessing Box Project

PO Box 646 Bellville, TX 77418

dawnc_77418@yahoo.com

In Her Words....

The Blessing Box Project

P.O. Box 646 Bellville, TX 77418

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