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Hope Centers and Offices CLOSED

March 16, 2020 by Jennifer Troutman

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our offices and Hope Centers will be closed to the public effective today, 3/16/2020. We will be following information surrounding the virus very closely and will continue to evaluate when it is appropriate to re-open for our volunteers. Our Hope Centers will only be accessible to a small group of staff so that we can continue our mission. We are following strict hygiene and disinfecting procedures in the Hope Center per CDC protocols.

Following these procedures will enable us to continue to serve those with cancer. This is an ever-evolving situation and we realize that we may need to amend these policies as we learn more. We will continue to post updates on our website.

During this time, we need your continued support more than ever, as we continue to send care packages to our friends with cancer. If you are able to give, please give generously. If you know someone affected by cancer, please request a care package for them. If your family would like to serve together, you may do so from home by coloring cards, organizing an item drive, or making blankets.

Thank you to our entire community for their incredible generosity, flexibility and understanding, and to our staff for their willingness to continue to serve! We are so grateful! May God’s blessings and peace be upon us all during this time of uncertainty.

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Phil’s Friends Partners with Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

February 22, 2019 by Jennifer Troutman

Barrington, IL, Friday, February 22, 2019 — Cancer touches every person’s life, whether through their own diagnosis or that of a loved one. Phil’s Friends and Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital are now partnering to offer hope and support to people affected by cancer where they receive treatment. “Lying flat on my back in my hospital room is when I learned how powerful hope is on the cancer journey,” said Phil Zielke, two-time stage 4 cancer survivor and founder of Phil’s Friends. “I am thrilled Phil’s Friends is expanding its programs to Good Shepherd so that patients know they too are not alone.”

Trained by Phil’s Friends, Hope to Hospitals volunteers will visit patients and their loved ones in the infusion center and radiation oncology at Advocate Good Shepherd to share care packages, encouraging cards, and emotional and spiritual support. Phil’s Friends board member, Abigail Gage, explains how this partnership began. “When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, my hope came from the team at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, who came alongside me during my treatment and continues to monitor my health three years later,” Gage said. “I am delighted that Good Shepherd is partnering with Phil’s Friends. The doctors, nurses and staff are committed to bringing good health and hope to every cancer patient that they treat and now Phil’s Friends will be there to help.”

If you are interested in learning more about Phil’s Friends or ways to volunteer, please visit philsfriends.org, email info@philsfriends.org, or call 224-653-8315.

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