I just received my hoodie today. Had my mastectomy last Friday 2/7. It is wonderful. Thank you and your volunteers SO VERY MUCH. I love it. So soft and perfect for my 4 drains from surgery. Your support for women affected by breast cancer is amazing. I can’t even thank you enough. I am an RN and work in the operating room where we do breast reconstructions. And I honestly thought I had everything I needed for my recovery. Until I got my sweatshirt. This is awesome. Thank you again for your work and support.
- Turi W.
I reached out to Pockets of Hope just 8 days prior to my surgery for a bilateral mastectomy, after seeing an online video. I was quite unsure if I would receive a hoodie prior to my surgery, however, to my surprise it arrived the day before. This hoodie has allowed for ease of scheduled post-op appointments. I am so grateful for your generosity. You’ve been a blessing.
- Kim C.
I received my hoodie today and I can’t thank you enough! More so, for the sweet bracelet kit and words of encouragement. I’m 38, diagnosed stage 4 in October. Just finished 20 weeks of chemo, now preparing for my double mastectomy. This can feel like such a lonely journey, so your words were very comforting. Thank you for giving back! You’re in my prayers
“Nothing is fair in fighting—JUST WIN!” Love that!
- Jessica B.
Thank you so much for this wonderful gift. Managing 3 drains after surgery isn't a pleasant task but the cute pockets of the hoodie were perfect. I was able to leave the house feeling a little more put together. Thank you for your kindness and support when others don't understand the difficulty we go through.
- Allison S.
I received my sweatshirt the day I came home from my double mastectomy with diep reconstruction. It has been my most valuable item I’ve had since getting home. I can’t thank you enough for this! I wore it to my follow-ups and it made me feel like I was put together even when dragging 6 drains. Thank you for all you do.
- Tara D.
I just wanted to thank you for my hoodie. I am so thankful for wonderful , caring people that care for people going through tough times. This will definitely help my recovery little bit easier, and definitely more stylish! Your organization is such a blessing and may God Bless each and everyone who puts so much love into helping women feel better about themselves.
- Nicole K.
Thank you soooooooo much for my zip up pockets of hope!!!!!! I’m wearing it now after my DMX on March 18th. So amazing that you do this!
- Melissa G.
Thank you so much for the hoodie. I love how wide the interior pockets are to fit the drain tubes and it so comfy. It was a nice gift to receive when going through my bilateral mastectomy and immediate reconstruction. You guys are great!!
- Debby
My double mastectomy was rescheduled and my beautiful shirt came just a few days before my surgery. It is perfect. I wore it home and for the first day. It is now getting washed so I can wear it some more. It is perfect and I want to say thank you so much. It is so very appreciated. From the bottom of my heart thank you.
- Polli T.
Hello! I received my hoodie a few days ago and I just wanted to write and express my deepest gratitude. My surgery is coming up in a couple weeks, and of course, it's a pretty stressful time. Kindnesses like this one are really helping carry me through. Thank you for what you do and for making my load a little lighter as I prepare for this next phase of life. All the best to you!
- Dannette M.
I asked for and received my hoodie so fast! I am 1 week and 2 days post op right mastectomy. Still have my drain in! I'll donate to the cause once I am on my feet and working again.
Thank you so very much!!
- Judy C.
My breast cancer was a surprise and a shock. I decided to move ahead with a double mastectomy. From discovery to surgery was less than 5 weeks. I saw the news story on ABC 6 on 1/14 and requested one of your Pockets of Hope hoodies. To my pleased surprise it arrived days before my surgery. No one should have to go through this, but having this jacket felt like I was constantly being hugged and supported, which is much needed right now. I'm recovering from the surgery and will begin treatments soon. Thank you so much for this piece of comfort.
- MaryEllen B.
Thank you SO Much for the Awesome hoodie. (I go in on the 7th, and this came in time) I wish you Many Blessings.
- Amy M.
Thank you all for sending out the hoodie so promptly. It is cozy, necessary and just right. Now the healing begins.
- Marianne L.
Pockets of Hope’s hoodie was thee best thing I received post DMX. Every time I wore it, I couldn’t believe there was an army of caring strangers praying on my behalf. I bought some jackets as well, but the POH hoodie was the cutest and least conspicuous. Keep it up!
Rachel G.
I was just diagnosed and had a double mastectomy my daughter found you and got me a jacket and it has been a life savor! I want to get involved and help do something in my area of Indiana! How can I do that you all are amazing.
Stacy R.
Your pockets of hope, really are made with Love!! Receiving my jacket brought more comfort (and convenience) than I had anticipated. Nobody wants to go through these surgeries alone, and Pockets of Hope doesn’t allow you to feel alone!! I appreciate you all soooo much!! Thank you!
- Mallory M.
Katelynn is beyond wonderful! I emailed her when we found out my 99 year old Grandmother needed to have a double mastectomy, she got a sweatshirt out to me within days on my request and it made it to my Grama just in time. The dedication to her non profit is something else, the amount of women she has helped with these sweatshirts doesn’t go unnoticed. It’s a beautiful sentiment to her own mother! Keep up the great work, the world needs more people like you! Forever blessed! Jen from MN!
- Jen P.
I am so grateful for my Pockets of Hope hoodie! I just had a double mastectomy on 7/3/23 and I have had this hoodie with me at the hospital and every dr appointment! Thank you so much for what you do!
- Stephanie Q.
I was watching Amber Massey’s stories on Instagram and she was wearing a “Pockets of Hope” hoodie. I was scheduled for surgery the following week and reached out. I immediately received a response and the hoodie arrived in time for my surgery. It was perfect. Also, knowing how much care and thought went into making the hoodie helped me deal with the crushing news that I had breast cancer. Thank you again!
- Erica H.
Hello!! I received one of your hoodies today!! I have no idea who sent it to me, but it is such a blessing, as I am not able to afford one. I had bought a cheap zip up hoodie that I planned to rig up inside pockets before my double mastectomy on July 25th. So this has been such a weight lifted off my shoulders and one less thing I need to do. Thank you so much for all you do!!! If you could pass on my thanks to whomever gifted this to me, I would be grateful!
- Molly S.
Wow. The power of social media these days! While completing chemo, I discovered Pockets of Hope through someone I follow on Instagram who had a mastectomy and spoke of these hoodies with drain pockets sewn in. I visited the website, submitted my info and surgery date, and just received my custom hoodie in the mail yesterday. What a blessing as I’m 3 days out from my double mastectomy. The sewing talent is top quality and I’m in love with the bright, cheery fabric pattern of my pockets! Thank you so much for supporting women and spreading joy
- Tiffany B.
On week 1 after bilateral mastectomy and a 5 night hospital stay… unexpected complications. BUT having this sweatshirt with the drain pockets that you so lovingly create with your volunteers was the BEST thing upon my discharge and drain care from home!!! Now wearing 5 days…! No words to express the kindness and love of your volunteers. Thank you seems insignificant. I will be donating to pay it forward.
- Wendy F.
My best friend bought me a hoodie back in 2022 when I had my bilateral mastectomy. It was a total life saver!! I cannot thank you enough for all that you do!
- Ashley W.
I received my hoodie today and I immediately got tears in my eyes. It will be perfect for recovery and the colors are 100% ME! It’s black with white, black, and red colors on the pockets; all of my favorite colors. Thank you so much for doing this!! Breast Cancer diagnosis and treatments are overwhelming by themselves, then you add the cost of things like a mastectomy hoodie and it seems like you’re drowning. You’ve taken some of the worry and burden away and for that I’m so grateful!! Bless you all and thank you so much!
- Mary G
Thank you so much for my hoodie. It has been a wonderful help with my recovery. I appreciate all you are doing.
- Maralyn S.
I used my hoodie on my way home from the hospital. Wearing this hoodie made me feel the solidarity with all you amazing women who have gone through this battle and challenge of losing our tatas. It’s not an easy road, but I find strength in knowing that we are getting through this together with endless support from organizations such as this that truly do care. Thank you for my hoodie. It meant more to me than you know. As soon as I am working again, I will make sure to donate.
- Melissa B.
I can’t say Thank you enough for the wonderful gift of my hoodie with “pockets of hope” I was facing so much at once having a double mastectomy, unsure how to deal with fours drains, what to wear to cover myself when going in public or people coming by to drop food off. Even finding a jacket to wear when I returned to work with my patients was already a concern I was worried with too. But this one has been comfortable and soft on my chest. This hoodie arrived in perfect timing and made my heart so full! The colors are beautiful. I will take care of it and pass to another lady that will be needing it one day soon
- Penny M.
Thank you for this amazing gift. I love the beautiful butterfly and floral pattern inside my sweatshirt. This diagnosis is heartbreaking, but the kindness is overwhelming.
- Sue D.
I didn’t have a hoodie following my mastectomy but I did for my delayed expander insertion surgery and wow! It made such a difference. I’m so glad I found you in between my surgeries!
- Kara M
Wow! What an amazing comfortable hoodie you sent for my sister in law, Danielle fighting BC and preparing for her double mastectomy, she loves it so much, and the pockets are adorable, what a wonderful thing you are all doing and we are so appreciative of what you are doing you made her day today, when I presented it to her at her chemo appt. Thank you again! Definitely worth donating to!!!
- Dawn
One of my friends send me your page and I am so glad that she did! Your hoodie was a tremendous help after my double mastectomy! Thank you so much!
- Ula
Katelynn is absolutely incredible! I found out about her before my double mastectomy in 2022. When I reached out to order a hoodie for myself, she was so sweet and welcoming at a time in my life that felt very scary and like no one understood what I was going through. Katelynn did. I loved her hoodie and even ordered a few to friends going through mastectomies and breast related surgeries and she sent them right away! Thank you for everything you do, Katelynn, you’re a true angel on earth!
- Jen
Thank you so much for the hoodie, it has been amazing. I received it the day I came home from my surgery and it has been a blessing. It made me feel normal to have the hoodie on and the pockets have been great. Thank you so much Pockets of Hope!!!
- Vanessa
I heard about you from a different support-style group. Thank you so much for the hoodie. It has been a godsend. Thank you just doesn’t seem enough, but it’s all I have. Thank you for helping to make this part of my journey quite a bit easier.
- Neta L.
- Turi W.
I reached out to Pockets of Hope just 8 days prior to my surgery for a bilateral mastectomy, after seeing an online video. I was quite unsure if I would receive a hoodie prior to my surgery, however, to my surprise it arrived the day before. This hoodie has allowed for ease of scheduled post-op appointments. I am so grateful for your generosity. You’ve been a blessing.
- Kim C.
I received my hoodie today and I can’t thank you enough! More so, for the sweet bracelet kit and words of encouragement. I’m 38, diagnosed stage 4 in October. Just finished 20 weeks of chemo, now preparing for my double mastectomy. This can feel like such a lonely journey, so your words were very comforting. Thank you for giving back! You’re in my prayers
“Nothing is fair in fighting—JUST WIN!” Love that!
- Jessica B.
Thank you so much for this wonderful gift. Managing 3 drains after surgery isn't a pleasant task but the cute pockets of the hoodie were perfect. I was able to leave the house feeling a little more put together. Thank you for your kindness and support when others don't understand the difficulty we go through.
- Allison S.
I received my sweatshirt the day I came home from my double mastectomy with diep reconstruction. It has been my most valuable item I’ve had since getting home. I can’t thank you enough for this! I wore it to my follow-ups and it made me feel like I was put together even when dragging 6 drains. Thank you for all you do.
- Tara D.
I just wanted to thank you for my hoodie. I am so thankful for wonderful , caring people that care for people going through tough times. This will definitely help my recovery little bit easier, and definitely more stylish! Your organization is such a blessing and may God Bless each and everyone who puts so much love into helping women feel better about themselves.
- Nicole K.
Thank you soooooooo much for my zip up pockets of hope!!!!!! I’m wearing it now after my DMX on March 18th. So amazing that you do this!
- Melissa G.
Thank you so much for the hoodie. I love how wide the interior pockets are to fit the drain tubes and it so comfy. It was a nice gift to receive when going through my bilateral mastectomy and immediate reconstruction. You guys are great!!
- Debby
My double mastectomy was rescheduled and my beautiful shirt came just a few days before my surgery. It is perfect. I wore it home and for the first day. It is now getting washed so I can wear it some more. It is perfect and I want to say thank you so much. It is so very appreciated. From the bottom of my heart thank you.
- Polli T.
Hello! I received my hoodie a few days ago and I just wanted to write and express my deepest gratitude. My surgery is coming up in a couple weeks, and of course, it's a pretty stressful time. Kindnesses like this one are really helping carry me through. Thank you for what you do and for making my load a little lighter as I prepare for this next phase of life. All the best to you!
- Dannette M.
I asked for and received my hoodie so fast! I am 1 week and 2 days post op right mastectomy. Still have my drain in! I'll donate to the cause once I am on my feet and working again.
Thank you so very much!!
- Judy C.
My breast cancer was a surprise and a shock. I decided to move ahead with a double mastectomy. From discovery to surgery was less than 5 weeks. I saw the news story on ABC 6 on 1/14 and requested one of your Pockets of Hope hoodies. To my pleased surprise it arrived days before my surgery. No one should have to go through this, but having this jacket felt like I was constantly being hugged and supported, which is much needed right now. I'm recovering from the surgery and will begin treatments soon. Thank you so much for this piece of comfort.
- MaryEllen B.
Thank you SO Much for the Awesome hoodie. (I go in on the 7th, and this came in time) I wish you Many Blessings.
- Amy M.
Thank you all for sending out the hoodie so promptly. It is cozy, necessary and just right. Now the healing begins.
- Marianne L.
Pockets of Hope’s hoodie was thee best thing I received post DMX. Every time I wore it, I couldn’t believe there was an army of caring strangers praying on my behalf. I bought some jackets as well, but the POH hoodie was the cutest and least conspicuous. Keep it up!
Rachel G.
I was just diagnosed and had a double mastectomy my daughter found you and got me a jacket and it has been a life savor! I want to get involved and help do something in my area of Indiana! How can I do that you all are amazing.
Stacy R.
Your pockets of hope, really are made with Love!! Receiving my jacket brought more comfort (and convenience) than I had anticipated. Nobody wants to go through these surgeries alone, and Pockets of Hope doesn’t allow you to feel alone!! I appreciate you all soooo much!! Thank you!
- Mallory M.
Katelynn is beyond wonderful! I emailed her when we found out my 99 year old Grandmother needed to have a double mastectomy, she got a sweatshirt out to me within days on my request and it made it to my Grama just in time. The dedication to her non profit is something else, the amount of women she has helped with these sweatshirts doesn’t go unnoticed. It’s a beautiful sentiment to her own mother! Keep up the great work, the world needs more people like you! Forever blessed! Jen from MN!
- Jen P.
I am so grateful for my Pockets of Hope hoodie! I just had a double mastectomy on 7/3/23 and I have had this hoodie with me at the hospital and every dr appointment! Thank you so much for what you do!
- Stephanie Q.
I was watching Amber Massey’s stories on Instagram and she was wearing a “Pockets of Hope” hoodie. I was scheduled for surgery the following week and reached out. I immediately received a response and the hoodie arrived in time for my surgery. It was perfect. Also, knowing how much care and thought went into making the hoodie helped me deal with the crushing news that I had breast cancer. Thank you again!
- Erica H.
Hello!! I received one of your hoodies today!! I have no idea who sent it to me, but it is such a blessing, as I am not able to afford one. I had bought a cheap zip up hoodie that I planned to rig up inside pockets before my double mastectomy on July 25th. So this has been such a weight lifted off my shoulders and one less thing I need to do. Thank you so much for all you do!!! If you could pass on my thanks to whomever gifted this to me, I would be grateful!
- Molly S.
Wow. The power of social media these days! While completing chemo, I discovered Pockets of Hope through someone I follow on Instagram who had a mastectomy and spoke of these hoodies with drain pockets sewn in. I visited the website, submitted my info and surgery date, and just received my custom hoodie in the mail yesterday. What a blessing as I’m 3 days out from my double mastectomy. The sewing talent is top quality and I’m in love with the bright, cheery fabric pattern of my pockets! Thank you so much for supporting women and spreading joy
- Tiffany B.
On week 1 after bilateral mastectomy and a 5 night hospital stay… unexpected complications. BUT having this sweatshirt with the drain pockets that you so lovingly create with your volunteers was the BEST thing upon my discharge and drain care from home!!! Now wearing 5 days…! No words to express the kindness and love of your volunteers. Thank you seems insignificant. I will be donating to pay it forward.
- Wendy F.
My best friend bought me a hoodie back in 2022 when I had my bilateral mastectomy. It was a total life saver!! I cannot thank you enough for all that you do!
- Ashley W.
I received my hoodie today and I immediately got tears in my eyes. It will be perfect for recovery and the colors are 100% ME! It’s black with white, black, and red colors on the pockets; all of my favorite colors. Thank you so much for doing this!! Breast Cancer diagnosis and treatments are overwhelming by themselves, then you add the cost of things like a mastectomy hoodie and it seems like you’re drowning. You’ve taken some of the worry and burden away and for that I’m so grateful!! Bless you all and thank you so much!
- Mary G
Thank you so much for my hoodie. It has been a wonderful help with my recovery. I appreciate all you are doing.
- Maralyn S.
I used my hoodie on my way home from the hospital. Wearing this hoodie made me feel the solidarity with all you amazing women who have gone through this battle and challenge of losing our tatas. It’s not an easy road, but I find strength in knowing that we are getting through this together with endless support from organizations such as this that truly do care. Thank you for my hoodie. It meant more to me than you know. As soon as I am working again, I will make sure to donate.
- Melissa B.
I can’t say Thank you enough for the wonderful gift of my hoodie with “pockets of hope” I was facing so much at once having a double mastectomy, unsure how to deal with fours drains, what to wear to cover myself when going in public or people coming by to drop food off. Even finding a jacket to wear when I returned to work with my patients was already a concern I was worried with too. But this one has been comfortable and soft on my chest. This hoodie arrived in perfect timing and made my heart so full! The colors are beautiful. I will take care of it and pass to another lady that will be needing it one day soon
- Penny M.
Thank you for this amazing gift. I love the beautiful butterfly and floral pattern inside my sweatshirt. This diagnosis is heartbreaking, but the kindness is overwhelming.
- Sue D.
I didn’t have a hoodie following my mastectomy but I did for my delayed expander insertion surgery and wow! It made such a difference. I’m so glad I found you in between my surgeries!
- Kara M
Wow! What an amazing comfortable hoodie you sent for my sister in law, Danielle fighting BC and preparing for her double mastectomy, she loves it so much, and the pockets are adorable, what a wonderful thing you are all doing and we are so appreciative of what you are doing you made her day today, when I presented it to her at her chemo appt. Thank you again! Definitely worth donating to!!!
- Dawn
One of my friends send me your page and I am so glad that she did! Your hoodie was a tremendous help after my double mastectomy! Thank you so much!
- Ula
Katelynn is absolutely incredible! I found out about her before my double mastectomy in 2022. When I reached out to order a hoodie for myself, she was so sweet and welcoming at a time in my life that felt very scary and like no one understood what I was going through. Katelynn did. I loved her hoodie and even ordered a few to friends going through mastectomies and breast related surgeries and she sent them right away! Thank you for everything you do, Katelynn, you’re a true angel on earth!
- Jen
Thank you so much for the hoodie, it has been amazing. I received it the day I came home from my surgery and it has been a blessing. It made me feel normal to have the hoodie on and the pockets have been great. Thank you so much Pockets of Hope!!!
- Vanessa
I heard about you from a different support-style group. Thank you so much for the hoodie. It has been a godsend. Thank you just doesn’t seem enough, but it’s all I have. Thank you for helping to make this part of my journey quite a bit easier.
- Neta L.