Jovie Noel began her calling as a cancer therapy dog at the very tender age of four weeks old. As a small puppy, Jovie was removed from a bad situation where she was receiving minimal care. Chelly Bosworth received a call from her veterinarian’s office asking if she would be willing to foster a puppy in need. That very same month Jovie came into Chelly’s life, so did cancer.
When people diagnose with cancer receive chemotherapy, some show up to treatment accompanied by a friend or family member, while many go alone. Marriann Gofonia, on the other hand, typically arrived to receive her infusion with an entourage.
When Marriann Gofonia’s cancer carne back, it meant she was going to have to undergo chemotherapy.
Founder Alyssa discusses her experiences visiting chemo with her family and how an uplifting attitude and faith are profoundly powerful when supporting family going through chemo.
Chemo Companions were featured in a blog for Team Duke, a fundraising program for the John Wayne Cancer Foundation. It talks about Chemo Companions and Alyssa Dinowitz, founder of Chemo Companions.
We would like to highlight some of our recent donors. Their contributions are greatly appreciated and we hope that you will support these companies who support our great cause!
Sending a heartfelt thank you to the wonderful team at Arizona’s ABC15 for shining a spotlight on a truly special event. Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude for the incredible generosity of the Arizona Coyotes, along with their wives and girlfriends, who joined hands with us to fill our Chemo Comfort Bags. Their kindness has truly touched our souls.
