The journey of cancer treatment and recovery has many challenges and roadblocks that are challenging to endure alone. You can play a significant role in a loved one’s life by providing a helping hand along the way. Regardless of if your loved one’s diagnosis was recent or they have been battling cancer for a while, taking part in fundraisers and following the below tips will help them out.

How to Help a Loved One With Cancer

1. Be Available to Talk

Cancer us an isolating disease and emotionally exhausting. Make sure your loved one knows you’re always available. Whether it’s a text message, phone call, video chat, or email, be ready to talk to them. You can keep them company at the chemotherapy center or speak over the phone during hospital stays. Encourage mutual friends to do the same and consider volunteering at your local hospital to connect with them and other cancer patients.

2. Handle Everyday Tasks

The side effects of chemotherapy make it difficult to handle everyday tasks, so offer to run errands for your friend. Pick up a prescription, do the laundry, or cook dinner one night each week. It’s an excellent way to reduce stress and show you care. Consider also taking steps to make general tasks easier at home. Set them up with online or auto-pay systems for their bills and show them how to use online banking to handle financial tasks from their home. This keeps them comfortable and can ease the stress that these chores can cause.

3. Join or Host Fundraisers

Fundraisers of all sizes can have a profound impact. You can organize an individual charity event to raise money for your loved one’s treatment or host a larger fundraiser for cancer research and support in your area. If hosting is too much responsibility, take part in local fundraisers hosted by non-profit organizations. If you own a business, consider donating goods or services to these events for a raffle prize that attendees can win. You can also give your time to help set up and work the event.

If you want to participate in fundraisers in Granite City, IL, connect with Riding for a Reason. This non-profit organization provides support for cancer patients and welcomes event guests to ride ATVs and UTVs to raise money. You can receive updates about upcoming events by visiting their website or connecting on Facebook. Call (314) 614-1911 to learn more about getting involved.