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"Oh, my friend, it's not what they take away from you that counts -

it's what you do with what you have left."

 ~Hubert Humphrey

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What started as a way to cope with cancer has become a growing community of hope, help and happiness.

Our Mission is to ease the fear, frustration and financial burden associated with cancer by connecting survivors and caregivers to products, services and resources provided by qualified local and national partners.
 

Our Vision is to provide hope, help and happiness to every cancer patient and caregiver in America...and eventually the world.

Our Story

My journey with breast cancer began on one of the scariest days of the year - Halloween.

I remember it clearly. I was 31 years old, the mother of 2 and 5 months pregnant. Yah...Scary.

To say I was shocked would be a understatement. I was young and healthy with no history of breast cancer in my family. I'm too young to have cancer...right?!!

Obviously cancer didn't care.

After delivering a healthy baby boy (Hooray!) and an auxiliary node dissection surgery, my final stage was 2A. When my baby was 6 weeks old I began chemotherapy, and like most everyone else,  I had no idea what I was in for! My experience with the side effects of chemotherapy was not the greatest. Show me a person who's experience with chemo is great and I'll show you a liar. Although our bodies all handle it differently, we do have one thing in common - the experience isn't fun.

Ginger during chemotherapyI firmly believe there is a way to find good even in the worst situations. Sometimes, it's very hard to do - especially when you are being killed on a cellular level in order that you may live - but making the choice to find the good, no matter how difficult it may be, makes all the difference.

The good I found was inside those around me and I set out to make their chemotherapy experience a little more positive. On my 'good' days, I'd take my newborn and two older children and meet with local and national companies who could provide discounts, sample products and free services. Then, before I was hooked up for my chemo, I'd give out these presents to the other patients in an effort to brighten their day. There is nothing better than seeing smiles replace frowns and listen to the happy chit-chat of those who know that someone cares about them. And I do.

As I handed out the presents, I'd wish the patients, 'Happy Chemo!' knowing full well the true extent of that oxymoron. But consider this: a wish of 'Happy Birthday' doesn't mean the person's day is going to be fabulous. It means that you desire happiness for them. Happy Chemo! is a similar declaration and one that will change the way millions of cancer patients experience chemotherapy and cancer treatments.

Cancer is something that I have known very personally. A few months after I finished my treatments, my father was diagnosed with Stage 4 Esophageal cancer (my poor mother!). Then my aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer.  I had to switch from being a patient, to being a caregiver very quickly. I soon learned that being a caregiver, a friend, or even an attending nurse is not easy either. Sometimes, I think it's almost more difficult.

Thanks to a dedicated oncologist and lots of prayer, my father is miraculously alive and well today, as is my aunt. Together we stand as survivors.

Since my first treatment began in 2007 to today, Happy Chemo! has been easing the burden cancer brings by building a strong network of freebies, discounts and resources provided by qualified businesses and organizations for those affected by cancer. We are working to change the cancer experience from one of negativity and despair into something a little brighter and our goal is to reach every cancer patient in America.

Sound impossible? I don't think so. 'Impossible' is just a reason for someone not to try.

Join with us and let's do some good together.

Yours in Health & Happiness,

Ginger Johnson

Founder, President

Happy Chemo!

(801) 388-1699

Ginger@HappyChemo.com

 

Looking for a fantastic speaker?

As a mother, breast cancer survivor and 'quintessential connector', Ginger is an enthusiastic motivational speaker that has pleased audiences across the country. Presenting keynotes at Susan G. Komen luncheons, oncology conferences, Relay for Life races, private functions and local support groups, Ginger motivates and inspires those in attendance.

 

As a results driven entrepreneur with demonstrated passion and success in creating strong networks of individuals desiring to support a common cause, Ginger can customize keynotes for survivor groups, business meetings or conferences.

 

Get more information about Ginger by visiting IncreaseYourHappiness.com

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Recent Happy Chemo! News

2012

LLS.org Woman of the Year Nominee

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2011

Featured in the Betty Crocker Living With Cancer Cookbook

 

Featured on MORE.com, HealthMonitor and TalkRadio

 

Co-Chair Quality of Life Board, Utah Cancer Action Network (UCAN)

 

Organized the Feel 'Em Up Cup golf tournament to create awareness about early breast cancer detection and support local survivors

Featured on StandUp2Cancer.org

Highlighted in Amoena Life Magazine

Created/Published Utah Cancer Connections Magazine. Watch for other state issues coming soon!

2010

PinkTogether Survivor Ambassador for General Mills

2010 PinkTogether Survivor Ambassadors on Cheerios box

Launched new HappyChemo.com website in order to reach every cancer patient in America!

Joined UCAN (Utah Cancer Action Network)

Susan G Komen for the Cure SLC Affiliate Board Member

2009

 IThinkPink Honoree For Every Body

Ride for the Cure Spokesperson

2008

Became President of the Young Survivor Sisters support group

SLC Komen Affiliate Survivor Luncheon Speaker

Hiked The Narrows at Zion National Park (17 grueling miles) IN ONE DAY 6 months out of treatment! Take THAT cancer!

2007

Created Happy Chemo!

2006 Diagnosed with Breast Cancer at age 31 and 5 months pregnant

 

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