Easing the post-surgery journey for breast cancer patients
After her mastectomy in 2019, breast cancer survivor Pam Kelsky saw the need to make post-surgery recovery easier and more dignified. With the help of her best friend Gaby Mann, they launched bcalmed. bcalmed produces post-surgical drainage bags, and through the generosity of donors, gives them away for free with the mission to help as many people as they can.
Over 13,000 bcalmed bags have been donated
Over 13,000 bcalmed bags have been donated
bcalmed bags are provided free of charge
to any cancer patient who desires a comfortable and convenient way to store surgical drains
The bcalmed bag
bcalmed produces 4-pocket drainage bags for mastectomies and 2-pocket drainage bags for lumpectomies
bcalmed has been awarded the Broward Center for Nonprofit Excellence
This badge recognizes the organization's participation in a 12-month learning program and completion of the required expectations during 2024. The organization's participation was supported by the Community Foundation of Broward.
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bcalmed utilizes 100% of its proceeds to produce and distribute the bcalmed bags.
No salaries are paid with donations.