Store of Hope

barbebarb
barbebarb Member Posts: 464
edited January 2013 in Colorectal Cancer #1

As I came home from an appointment with a pulmonologist I noticed a strip store front that needs to be leasesed. I thought what about a store named "Hope ". Stock it with support staff, hope gift items and. alternative therapies. What would you stock or add? I "hope " you can have some creative fun with this idea.....i

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  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    "Hope's Landing" - Like That for a Store Name?

    "What would you stock or add? " ~ Barb

    Well, darlin' we could put a kiosk right out front as you enter and have it stocked with my book Wink

    It's just full of HOPE - from cover to cover...

    Your place might be the only store to carry it, LOL!

    -c

     

  • jen2012
    jen2012 Member Posts: 1,607 Member
    Definitly a big table filled
    Definitly a big table filled with Craigs book! Craig would have to make a few trips for book signings of course!

    I love this idea actually. Wish we had the funds to do this. I would have a juicing station in the back. A little lending library with a fireplace and tea station. Would sell the hope items you mention...with a portion of the proceeds to go to local families dealing with cancer. Would offer a yoga class. Maybe chair massages. I would invite each of our awesome csn survivors to come tell their story to a weekend group that will join us for healthy snacks and fresh juice. What else?? Hmmmm...will keep thinking. Maybe we can start a franchise?
  • Coppercent
    Coppercent Member Posts: 158
    jen2012 said:

    Definitly a big table filled
    Definitly a big table filled with Craigs book! Craig would have to make a few trips for book signings of course!

    I love this idea actually. Wish we had the funds to do this. I would have a juicing station in the back. A little lending library with a fireplace and tea station. Would sell the hope items you mention...with a portion of the proceeds to go to local families dealing with cancer. Would offer a yoga class. Maybe chair massages. I would invite each of our awesome csn survivors to come tell their story to a weekend group that will join us for healthy snacks and fresh juice. What else?? Hmmmm...will keep thinking. Maybe we can start a franchise?

    Great Ideas

    Jen you have some great ideas!

  • Coppercent
    Coppercent Member Posts: 158
    This is a great idea.  Wish I

    This is a great idea.  Wish I had some great ideas to add but I am the least creative person in the world. 

  • annalexandria
    annalexandria Member Posts: 2,571 Member
    We actually have something like this nearby...

    called "Cancer Lifeline".  Has all kinds of classes and support groups, all free.  Does not have massage, however...I'd be there every day if that was offered!  AA

  • dmj101
    dmj101 Member Posts: 527 Member
    Love

    I would stock the store of Hope with Love...

    It would carry :

    • Hugs
    • Smiles
    • Happy thoughts
    • Warm Blankets
    • Coffee --- my only true addiction
    • Gloves
    • Scarfs
    • Chocolate -- my only other addiction
    • Strawberries
    • Kindness
    • Knowledge
    • Masks -- for when I can't show me anylonger or need to hide for a while.
    • Love
    • Peace
    • Travel assistance that provides FREE travel to all cancer patients to go anywhere they need to go or just want to go.
    • Did I mention Coffee..
    • More.. super Hugs
    • Ironman
    • Chocolate Cake
    • Music
    • Coffee
    • Books
    • Angels

    I believe I would be visiting this store often.... you'll always know where to find me.. Cool

  • Phil64
    Phil64 Member Posts: 838 Member
    FAITH

    I think we would need a section on FAITH as well. Smile

     

    Love this idea!!!!

     

  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    dmj101 said:

    Love

    I would stock the store of Hope with Love...

    It would carry :

    • Hugs
    • Smiles
    • Happy thoughts
    • Warm Blankets
    • Coffee --- my only true addiction
    • Gloves
    • Scarfs
    • Chocolate -- my only other addiction
    • Strawberries
    • Kindness
    • Knowledge
    • Masks -- for when I can't show me anylonger or need to hide for a while.
    • Love
    • Peace
    • Travel assistance that provides FREE travel to all cancer patients to go anywhere they need to go or just want to go.
    • Did I mention Coffee..
    • More.. super Hugs
    • Ironman
    • Chocolate Cake
    • Music
    • Coffee
    • Books
    • Angels

    I believe I would be visiting this store often.... you'll always know where to find me.. Cool

    Great List!

    This is a great list Donna!  I especially like the "hugs" part...can never have too many of them!

    Hugs,

    Marie who loves kitties

  • barbebarb
    barbebarb Member Posts: 464
    Phil64 said:

    FAITH

    I think we would need a section on FAITH as well. Smile

     

    Love this idea!!!!

     

    Love your responses
    Your suggestions to stock this store or franchise are great!
    The actually beat my support group's intentions.

    Craig - book signing and TV appearance is mandatory!

    Hugs to everyone!
  • barbebarb
    barbebarb Member Posts: 464
    barbebarb said:

    Love your responses
    Your suggestions to stock this store or franchise are great!
    The actually beat my support group's intentions.

    Craig - book signing and TV appearance is mandatory!

    Hugs to everyone!

    My addition....
    I would want to manage the store and meet, greet, all who come.
    Let each person know they are unique and not alone. Please come here, even for tea, a hug, or to talk.
    It's so important to have nurturing but especially when first diagnosed. It sets the tone to continue fighting with
    this insidious crappy disease.

    To listen, help just one person emotionally, would be so fulfilling for me.
    Having the strength emotionally equals strength to fight physically.

    I love chair yoga and yoga...definately would offer an intro....

    I am fortunate to have a local cancer center with many support programs but there aren't enough of them
    with all the cancer patients (or should I say victims) in the suburbia in the Chicago area.

    This is my take and thank you for responding.
    Barb
  • impactzone
    impactzone Member Posts: 551 Member
    barbebarb said:

    My addition....
    I would want to manage the store and meet, greet, all who come.
    Let each person know they are unique and not alone. Please come here, even for tea, a hug, or to talk.
    It's so important to have nurturing but especially when first diagnosed. It sets the tone to continue fighting with
    this insidious crappy disease.

    To listen, help just one person emotionally, would be so fulfilling for me.
    Having the strength emotionally equals strength to fight physically.

    I love chair yoga and yoga...definately would offer an intro....

    I am fortunate to have a local cancer center with many support programs but there aren't enough of them
    with all the cancer patients (or should I say victims) in the suburbia in the Chicago area.

    This is my take and thank you for responding.
    Barb

    Marvelous idea and spirit.

    Marvelous idea and spirit. You have inspired me.

    Chip

  • barbebarb
    barbebarb Member Posts: 464

    Marvelous idea and spirit.

    Marvelous idea and spirit. You have inspired me.

    Chip

    So glad
    Have read your posts and you have inspired me.

    I think all would put together a nurturing plan for all who have this terrible disesase.

    It certainly has changed how I view the world and especially relationships.

    My best to you!

    Barb
  • Varmint5
    Varmint5 Member Posts: 384 Member
    barbebarb said:

    So glad
    Have read your posts and you have inspired me.

    I think all would put together a nurturing plan for all who have this terrible disesase.

    It certainly has changed how I view the world and especially relationships.

    My best to you!

    Barb

    This is a sweet thread

    And I think the store should hand out kudos and pats on the back for all fighting this disease. The fight just goes on and on and becomes the new "normal," but it really isn't normal, yet people on the outside forget that and think that things are back to normal and everything is "fine." And they seem to only want to offer support when things are bad.

    Sandy

  • LivinginNH
    LivinginNH Member Posts: 1,456 Member

    Great List!

    This is a great list Donna!  I especially like the "hugs" part...can never have too many of them!

    Hugs,

    Marie who loves kitties

    Marie - you forgot to mention

    Marie - you forgot to mention kittens! So I would add lots of baskets of soft, purring, bundles of fluff. :)