Chemo Comfort is looking to raise money the old fashioned way – with booze, as part of their “Raise Spirits Together” campaign this October 10-19, 2013. Bars in the five boroughs will be participating in the first annual Cocktails for Comfort, by creating signature cocktails for their patrons, and money raised will benefit the quality of life for those undergoing chemotherapy, though Chemo Comfort’s ongoing outreach.
Cocktails for Comfort comes on the successful heels of Cupcakes for Comfort, which took place last June.
Chemo Comfort, an all-volunteer run organization, provides cancer patients with kits of products to help manage chemotherapy’s side effects. “Starting chemotherapy is a frightening experience. We are saying to patients ‘Here is a box of tools put together by someone who’s been there. Know that you are not alone and these tools will help you take care of yourself during this difficult journey.’ All of the money raised goes directly to bettering the quality of life for those getting chemotherapy,” says Anne Marie Paolucci, Founder of Chemo Comfort.
Chemo Comfort is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. The organization distributes kits filled with products to help manage nausea, mouth sores and hair loss, among other side effects of chemotherapy. There are also “feel good” items such as a sleep cap, warm socks, meditation CD, book, journal and helpful hints from the founder about combatting the effects of chemo. Approximately 75% of kits distributed annually are donated, primarily to patients in need within the greater New York area, through partner organizations such as CancerCare and the Phyllis Newman Women’s Health Initiative at the Actors’ Fund. Chemo Comfort is a five-time grantee of The Greater NYC Affiliate of Susan G. Komen® and has received foundation support from the Kite Key and Landegger Foundations.
Chemo Comfort serves all cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, but October (Breast Cancer Awareness Month) is special to our organization as the founder is a two-time breast cancer survivor. To celebrate, we will be asking people to Raise Spirits Together for Chemo Comfort. We currently have 10 bars partnering in this event by designing a signature cocktail to be featured for 10 days in October. Proceeds from this cocktail will be donated to Chemo Comfort to support our programs.
Chemo Comfort’s Raise Spirits Together Cocktails for Comfort
October 10-19, 2013
Manhattan:
Hudson Bar and Books 636 Hudson St. NYC; (212) 229-2642; www.barandbooks.cz/hudson <http://www.barandbooks.cz/hudson>
Beekman Bar and Books 889 1st Avenue NYC; (212) 758-6600; http://www.barandbooks.cz/beekman <http://www.barandbooks.cz/beekman>
Lexington Bar and Books 1020 Lexington Ave. NYC; (212) 717-3900; http://www.barandbooks.cz/lexington <http://www.barandbooks.cz/lexington>
Rogue & Canon 128 W Houston St NYC; 646-398-8700; http://www.rogueandcanon.com <http://www.rogueandcanon.com>
The Tippler 425 West 15th St NYC; www.thetippler.com <http://www.thetippler.com/>
Ward lll 111 Reade St NYC; 212-240-9194; www.ward3tribeca.com <http://www.ward3tribeca.com>
Brooklyn:
Applewood – 501 11th St, Brooklyn, NY; 718-788-1810; http://www.applewoodny.com <http://www.applewoodny.com>
Queens:
Dutch Kills 27-24 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY; 718-383-2724; www.dutchkillsbar.com <http://www.dutchkillsbar.com>
The Astor Room 34-12 36th St., Queens, NY; 718-255-1947; http://www.astorroom.com <http://www.astorroom.com>
Most bars are generously donating 70% or more of the cocktail price.
Participating locations subject to change, please check the website for up to date locations www.chemocomfort.org <http://www.chemocomfort.org>
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