Kaleidoscope

15 years ago Jan Page was diagnosed with breast cancer. Once she beat it, she and husband Dee started the charity. Its goal is to make life easier for families affected by cancer. Their Krockpot Brigade brings dinners to families on the day of treatments. They are active with children with cancer, throwing Easter and Halloween parties and Santa and Mrs. Clause bring gifts at Christmas.

They make Memory Bears for the families of those who lost their cancer battle. They take a piece of the departed’s clothing (shirts, pajamas, etc.) and hand make a Memory Bear from them.

Sandie Crandall shared “I was diagnosed and started treatment for breast cancer as we moved from Oregon to the San Francisco Bay Area and we knew three people in California. I survived (5 years) and wanted no one else to have to face this battle without a support system. Kaleidoscope fits that bill. Having been there, I know how much any help at all means to the families. I’m giving back and it makes me feel really good.”