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Gammy And Papas Helping Hand

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Causes: Health

Mission: Gammy & Papa’s Helping Hands mission is to help children and adult, cancer patients as they begin their treatment journey. We provide patient care bags to these patients. Our helpful board and volunteers will inspire these individuals, and realize people care and they are not alone.

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42 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

momoney16 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/28/2024

I have been a volunteer for the organization for a few years, and my experience has been great - I love seeing the gratitude from the people and groups that we have been able to service.

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Volunteer

Rating: 5

11/07/2023

I continue to be involved with this organization and am so grateful for the hard work put in by this group. It is such a blessing to know that this exists and is such a rewarding experience for volunteers. Anyone touched by cancer understands the magnitude of receiving a bag from the organization; the smallest gifts and the love put into them go further than anyone knows. Thank you Gammy & Papas for everything you do!

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gammyandpapas 11/07/2023

Thank you, we enjoy being involved every year!!

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monipz31 Client Served

Rating: 5

10/20/2024


I want to extend my deepest gratitude to Gamma and Papas for their incredible support during one of the toughest times in my family’s life. My father was bravely battling lung cancer, fighting for his life, and during that time, they created a beautiful and thoughtful activity book just for him. The book provided him with comfort and a much-needed distraction during those challenging moments. It was not just a book, but a true source of relief and encouragement for both him and our family.

Thank you for your compassion, kindness, and for going above and beyond to make such a positive impact in his journey. Your efforts made a world of difference, and we will always remember the support you gave us when we needed it most.

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Abennett66 Donor

Rating: 5

10/19/2024

They are very caring and willing to help whenever they can. They by providing a positive experience and understanding. It is a blessing to have these nonprofits who are willing to help.

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dakains Client Served

Rating: 5

10/19/2024

Gammy and Papas Helping Hands is truly a heart warming and wonderful organization. They provided our father with comfort during such a difficult time. The thoughtful items in the bag, especially the book with inspiring stories and puzzles, offered him both support and distraction. It’s great to see an organization efforts making a positive impact on those battling cancer.

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Volunteer

Rating: 5

11/06/2023

Grammy & Papas is an amazing organization, that brings joy and happiness to patients that are fighting Cancer and to families that have lost loved one from some type of Cancer! They make you feel important and that someone really cares about you when you're at low! Keep doing what you're doing cause your doing an amazing things!!

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gammyandpapas 11/07/2023

Thank you for the great words of appreciation. We try very hard every year to continue making patients and families feel like they are not alone.

marissakaye0803 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/17/2024

I love helping stuff the bags and get them ready for the patients. They do a great service to the community and help put smiles on the faces of cancer patients in the holidays.

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General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

11/07/2023

Gammy and papas does great work for the community and helps cancer patients feel cared for during the holidays. They do great work!!

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gammyandpapas 11/08/2023

Thank you, we do care for each patient as this is a very trying time for each of them, we want them to know they are not alone in their fight.

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Reed-Taylor Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/17/2024

Inspiring Acts of Kindness: A Review of Gammy and Papa's

During one of the most challenging times in a person’s life, receiving a thoughtful gift can make all the difference. Gammy and Papa's has truly embraced this idea, spreading warmth and comfort to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy during the holiday season.

The simple yet profound act of gifting these books goes beyond a mere holiday gesture. It offers patients a welcome distraction from their treatments, along with tools for mental and emotional self-care. These thoughtfully curated books encourage relaxation, reflection, and even moments of joy during a time when such feelings are often hard to come by.

The attention to detail that Gammy and Papa's puts into their packages is remarkable. From puzzles and coloring activities to journaling prompts, each item is carefully selected to help patients focus on themselves in a positive way. The self-care books are especially impactful, reminding recipients that even in the midst of their battle, taking care of their mental well-being is just as important as the physical.

What truly stands out about Gammy and Papa's is their dedication to making each person feel valued and cared for. The holidays can be a difficult time for many, but this organization ensures that chemo patients feel loved and remembered. The volunteers and supporters of this non-profit pour their hearts into every gift, and it shows in the impact they have on the patients they serve.

If you’re looking for a non-profit that not only understands the needs of cancer patients but also uplifts their spirits during one of the most trying times, look no further than Gammy and Papa's. Their work is an inspiring reminder of how small acts of kindness can bring immense comfort and hope.

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justcarinaz Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/17/2024

I had the privilege to volunteer with this wonderful organization when I lived in Midland in 2018. It was an excellent experience and the work they do is truly heartfelt and sincere. The care they take to make sure that the care packages are really useful to both adult and children alike, shows the level of thoughtfulness they put in.

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blopez1966 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/10/2024

Great nonprofit, they have helped many cancer patients through the years with their bags. They provide port pillows, fleece blankets plus numerous items for adults and children, during treatment.

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Board Member

Rating: 5

10/29/2023

Great nonprofit that helps Cancer Patients in their time of struggle. This let's them know they are not alone. We have started providing goody bags as patients start their treatment plans.

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ralopez56 Board Member

Rating: 5

10/10/2024

My wife and I started this nonprofit in 2016, we have been preparing bags each year. We prepare distribute bags now as patients begin their cancer treatment journey. My Son passed away from Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in 2022 and my father and sister in law passed away from cancer as well. We began helping in Alabama and when we relocated back to Midland, TX there wasn't anything like this so we decided to start our own nonprofit to support this cause.

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Board Member

Rating: 5

11/07/2023

We strive every year to do better things for cancer patients. We have begun providing bags for patients as they begin their treatment process. They will receive a bag that has a port pillow, blanket, chemo relief nausea inhaler, ginger candy to help with nausea, calendar to keep up with appointments, etc. We will be doing 600 bags this year and hope to do more next year.

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blopez1212 Board Member

Rating: 5

10/10/2024

We have been preparing bags since 2016. We have changed up the last couple of years, we prepare the bags and distribute as patients begin their cancer treatment journey, this way they get the port pillow, blankets, calendars, etc., as they began treatment. This is something near and dear to my heart, as my dad, sister and son have all passed away from Cancer.

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Board Member

Rating: 5

10/24/2022

We have been putting bags together for 6 years now.
2022 Bags will be in Memory of Our own Son James Robert Lopez who passed on October 8, 2022.

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Marlowe72. General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

11/08/2023

Such a good cause that helps bring smiles to so many faces. They take pride in what they do and make sure the end goal is to make sick people feel better and Just bring a little joy in their gloomy days.

taylormadentx Volunteer

Rating: 5

11/08/2023

I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

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gammyandpapas 11/08/2023

That is so true and we try to make the patients feel like they are not alone in their fight against cancer.

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Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/30/2022

I volunteered for Gammy & Papas for 2 years. I love what they do. It feels great to give back. cancer touches everyone, in some aspect of their life. Just to give a little joy around the holidays to some suffering is the greatest gift you can give them.

MistyPace Client Served

Rating: 5

11/07/2023

Gammy and Papas is an amazing organization that donates bags of goodies for cancer patients. It lets them and the families know they are not alone. I was able to contact Billie Lopez and request a couple of port pillows for my friends husband and she sent some to me even though I didn’t live in her areas.

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gammyandpapas 11/07/2023

We loved sending you the port pillows.

bella_alv Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/29/2023

An amazing group of people dedicating their time to making others feel loved in difficult times

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gammyandpapas 11/07/2023

We appreciate all of the work you have done for us over the years.

miracles.happen Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/25/2022

I had the pleasure of volunteering with Billie & Russ in Midland. Since then, they have grown their organization to serve multiple locations in both Oklahoma & Texas. The Non-Profit does an excellent job honoring some people who are struggling with Cancer & Aphasia during the holidays. Spreading a little cheer to someone who is going through something so difficult can really lift the spirits in a very difficult time. This non-profit really puts a lot of love into what they do. And reminds me of a quote from an Unknown Author "No one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another."

Marissa L.1 Client Served

Rating: 5

10/24/2022

Gammy & Papa's Helping Hands, prepares bags and helps many patients receiving chemo during the holidays and/or in the hospital. I have had friends who have received their bags. It is a blessing to see a non-profit that does this type of service.

It makes patients realize they are not alone during this rough time.

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Volunteer

Rating: 5

06/01/2018

This charity is amazing! They personally deliver bags of goodies to cancer patients at Christmas time with Santa, the bags are filled by them with amazing things and things that are special to cancer patients such as hand made port pillows.

Shawnakathleen Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/15/2019

A great group of people doing a wonderful thing for the ones that need it the most.

mpace Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/17/2019

Gammy and Papas Helping Hands was started in 2016 to help cancer patients of all ages. The couple that started it (Billie & Russ Lopez) helped out other organizations while living in Alabama. They moved to Midland, Texas and realized there wasn't any organizations that helped cancer patients in this manner which is how the organization was started. Throughout the year they gather items that are donated such as pens, word search books, crossword books among other items that can help keep patients entertained during chemo and/or radiation treatments. The organization not only gather donated items but also get volunteers (as well as themselves) to help with hand made items such as port pillow to help keep seat belts from rubbing their portacaths and colorful scarfs among other items. Every Christmas they make gift bags out of all the donated and hand made items and personally deliver them to cancer patients including children cancer patients who are in the hospital. While delivering all the goody bags they dress up in Christmas themed outfits such as elfs to help entertain the patients and spread Christmas spirit and cheer. This organization is truly committed to helping cancer patients by selfless, caring and loving individuals.

Silver S. General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

11/14/2018

If you are someone who has been diagnosed with cancer or suffered a stroke, the holidays may be a sad time for you. This friendly, fun loving organization is exactly what you need.

You will not only be showered with gift bags full of goodies, but surrounded by a group of compassionate, caring people who have first hand experience and know exactly what you are dealing with.

I have personally known the individuals who created this organization for years. The commitment and devotion they show to each person they come into contact with is truly astounding. Anyone who contributes to this great organization should feel confident their support will be put to good use.

RyansWishes Client Served

Rating: 5

10/30/2018

Gammy and Papas is an amazing Nonprofit that goes above and beyond in helping children in anyway possible! They helped Ryan’s Wishes Nonprofit located in California by sending us school supplies for our 3rd & 4th annual back 2 school event. With their help we gave out backpacks filled with school supplies to children in need within our community! Thanks Gammy and Papa for all that you do!!

John.G General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/30/2018

Although I have not had the honor of volunteering with Gammy and Papas Helping Hands, (because I live in Central Texas), I do know personally the dedication and determination that Billie and Russ have in making this charity successful and a source of joy and inspiration to those in need during the holidays. They work tirelessly throughout the year so they can put smiles on the faces of as many people as possible. Thank you, Billie and Russ, for all you and your volunteers do!

Habanero23 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/28/2018

Russ and Billie are so wonderful!!! They are giving back so much with their time and energy for a great cause. They go to hospitals to hand out their bags. You should see the happy faces of the patients and their families when they stop by!!

Kaye Kuykendall G. General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/28/2018

Thank goodness I have not had to experience the giving of this organization personally. I have known the people who started this organization for years. They have been touched by cancer personally, Billie’s dad and her sister. They know first hand how cancer affects a family, they know the needs and the struggles. I know they work all year gathering the supplies they put in the bags and have a family event putting them together. The products they place in the bags are items that are needed but often the items forgotten when rushing to treatment. I know a special item they place in the bags are the port covers that help especially in the car I understand it helps with the seatbelt straps. Billie makes these port covers herself. They distribute the bags during the holidays which is sometimes a stressful time for people. Billie and Russ want to bring some cheer into everyone they give a bag to and they do this from their hearts and started this project with their own funds and time. I know the have brought cheer to a large number of people who were happy to get this bag. Now they are able to help more and more people every year.

Jeaniepat Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/25/2018

I met this group through work, and I know them personally. As Billie told me about what they do for people receiving Chemo and other treatments during the holiday season my eyes filled with tears. Very sweet and loving gesture at a very busy time for us all, much less taking the time to stuff all those bags, make those wonderful port pillows and visit each and every recipient. This world needs more of this kind of love. Grammy and Papa are the best!

heidi89 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/24/2018

This is such a great organization. There is so much time and love that goes into the planning for each patient. My boys got to volunteer to help, and they had a great time helping for such a great cause. They deserve a lot of praise for giving such generous gifts to the patients undergoing treatments.

weathera Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/24/2018

I had the opportunity to be of service in assembling the gift bags for the benefit of cancer patients and those affected in the Permian Basin with Aphasia. It was truly a rewarding experience working alongside Billie and Russ and the others that came together to spread hope and cheer to those who need it most. The gift bags were carefully planned out for both the men and women recipients, I would definitely give my time to the organization again.

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BDRotan Volunteer

Rating: 5

06/14/2018

I had the pleasure of assisting in the stuffing of bags that would be handed out to cancer patients last year. During this time I was able to visit with Billie Lopez and to feel her heart for those who are battling back from cancer and stroke. Seeing the amount of items she and her family had collected was astounding! I could not imagine the amount of time and effort that had gone in to a task so big. As she spoke about her goal for an even greater amount next year I could see the gleam in her eyes and the love pouring forth from her heart. The amount of good this group can do for patients who feel they have lost everything in one fell swoop, is amazing. They give the patients back their dignity, their hope, their comfort and they show them that they are not alone and that there are so many people out there that care. As a cancer survivor myself, I am proud to volunteer with Gammy and Papa's Helping Hand and be able to give back.

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Writer Volunteer

Rating: 5

06/05/2018

This is an awesome organization put together by family. They work hard all year round to make a difference in many peoples lives. They carefully put together bags of goodies that is useful to the patient and take in account the sex and age of the one they are giving to. It's a very well thought out experience for both the ones giving and receiving. Gammy and Papas whole goal is to bring a sense of pleasure and ease to the patience which have become more than a patient, they are their friends.

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