--- title: Sunshine Bags description: Sunshine Bags offer comfort to newly diagnosed cancer patients with items to ease their treatment journey and provide a sense of care during overwhelming times. --- [Skip to content](https://stephencomunale.org/sunshine-bags#main-content) [![20th Logo Png](https://stephencomunale.org/hs-fs/hubfs/20th%20Logo%20Png.png?width=687&height=1001&name=20th%20Logo%20Png.png)](https://stephencomunale.org?hsLang=en) - About Us Show submenu for About Us - [Our Story](https://stephencomunale.org/our-story) - [Our Board](https://stephencomunale.org/board-of-directors) - [Our Programs](https://stephencomunale.org/foundation-programs-comunale-family-foundation) Show submenu for Our Programs - [Financial Assistance](https://stephencomunale.org/financial-assistance) - [Holiday Meals](https://stephencomunale.org/holiday-meals) - [Jane's Sunshine Fund](https://stephencomunale.org/janes-sunshine-fund) - [Sunshine Bags](https://stephencomunale.org/sunshine-bags) - [Partner Programs](https://stephencomunale.org/partner-programs-comunale-family-foundation) Show submenu for Partner Programs - [Akron Children's Back to School](https://stephencomunale.org/backpack-program-with-akron-childrens) - [Stephen's Fun Day](https://stephencomunale.org/stephens-fun-day) - [Food Pantries](https://stephencomunale.org/food-pantries) - [Renewal Nook](https://stephencomunale.org/renewal-nook) - [Wig Boutique](https://stephencomunale.org/wig-boutique) - Get Involved Show submenu for Get Involved - [Donate](https://stephencomunale.org/donate) - [Ways to Give](https://stephencomunale.org/ways-to-give) - [Stock transfer](https://stephencomunale.org/stock-transfer) - News & Events Show submenu for News & Events - [Recent News](https://stephencomunale.org/recent-news) - [The Event](https://stephencomunale.org/the-event) - [Past Events](https://stephencomunale.org/past-events) - About Us Show submenu for About Us - [Our Story](https://stephencomunale.org/our-story) - [Our Board](https://stephencomunale.org/board-of-directors) - [Our Programs](https://stephencomunale.org/foundation-programs-comunale-family-foundation) Show submenu for Our Programs - [Financial Assistance](https://stephencomunale.org/financial-assistance) - [Holiday Meals](https://stephencomunale.org/holiday-meals) - [Jane's Sunshine Fund](https://stephencomunale.org/janes-sunshine-fund) - [Sunshine Bags](https://stephencomunale.org/sunshine-bags) - [Partner Programs](https://stephencomunale.org/partner-programs-comunale-family-foundation) Show submenu for Partner Programs - [Akron Children's Back to School](https://stephencomunale.org/backpack-program-with-akron-childrens) - [Stephen's Fun Day](https://stephencomunale.org/stephens-fun-day) - [Food Pantries](https://stephencomunale.org/food-pantries) - [Renewal Nook](https://stephencomunale.org/renewal-nook) - [Wig Boutique](https://stephencomunale.org/wig-boutique) - Get Involved Show submenu for Get Involved - [Donate](https://stephencomunale.org/donate) - [Ways to Give](https://stephencomunale.org/ways-to-give) - [Stock transfer](https://stephencomunale.org/stock-transfer) - News & Events Show submenu for News & Events - [Recent News](https://stephencomunale.org/recent-news) - [The Event](https://stephencomunale.org/the-event) - [Past Events](https://stephencomunale.org/past-events) [Apply for Help](https://stephencomunale.org/apply-online-1?hsLang=en) [Donate](https://stephencomunale.org/donate?hsLang=en) # Foundation Program ![Comunale_Website_DataGraphics_Foundation Programs](https://stephencomunale.org/hubfs/Icons/Comunale_Website_DataGraphics_Foundation%20Programs.svg) ### Sunshine Bags ![Sunshine bag 1](https://stephencomunale.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Sunshine%20bag%201.jpg?width=2000&height=1500&name=Sunshine%20bag%201.jpg) *Sunshine Bag contents are not clinical supplies. They are small gestures of care, chosen to bring a sense of calm and comfort to those early, tender days of treatment. Because every journey deserves a little sunshine.* #### A little light at the start of the journey The first day of cancer treatment can feel overwhelming — a threshold between the life you knew and the road ahead. We wanted to meet patients right at that moment with something simple, warm, and human. That is the heart of Sunshine Bags. Each Sunshine Bag is given to every newly diagnosed cancer patient beginning treatment at one of our local partner hospitals. Tucked inside is a carefully curated collection of comfort items: - a soft blanket - a journal - specialized lotions and chapstick - a water bottle - soothing teas  - snacks - and cozy socks among other items. ![Sunshine bag 2](https://stephencomunale.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Sunshine%20bag%202.jpg?width=2000&height=1500&name=Sunshine%20bag%202.jpg) TESTIMONIAL ##### Useful supplies for newly diagnosed cancer patients * “I wanted to thank you for such a wonderful gift bag. The items you put in your bag are things you really need and can use. All of the items are very useful. I love the gray baseball hat. I am not a fan of the color pink and every company wants to give out those bright pink shirts and hats. I just wanted to let you know that your gift is very useful. It was very thoughtful for your family to create this organization.” * *— Sunshine Bag recipient *   [Support our work](https://stephencomunale.org/donate-online/?hsLang=en) ![Comunale_Website_DataGraphics_Foundation Programs](https://stephencomunale.org/hubfs/Icons/Comunale_Website_DataGraphics_Foundation%20Programs.svg) ### Related Programs ![Comunale_Website_DataGraphics_Charity Purple](https://stephencomunale.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Comunale_Website_DataGraphics_Charity%20Purple.png?width=100&height=100&name=Comunale_Website_DataGraphics_Charity%20Purple.png) ##### Financial Assistance We assist with rent or mortgage payments, utility bills (excluding non-essentials such as cable or internet) and other day-to-day financial needs for families needing extra assistance.  [LEARN MORE >](https://stephencomunale.org/financial-assistance?hsLang=en) ![Comunale_Website_DataGraphics_Partner Programs](https://stephencomunale.org/hubfs/Icons/Comunale_Website_DataGraphics_Partner%20Programs.svg) ##### Renewal Nook The Renewal Nook at Summa Health's Barberton campus is a spa-like sanctuary to help cancer patients focus on something other than their cancer treatment. [LEARN MORE>](https://stephencomunale.org/renewal-nook?hsLang=en) ![Comunale_Website_DataGraphics_Foundation Programs](https://stephencomunale.org/hubfs/Icons/Comunale_Website_DataGraphics_Foundation%20Programs.svg) ### FAQs ###### Do your services cost anything? Thanks to the generous support of our dedicated donors, and our longstanding community relations, we are pleased to provide programs and services at no cost to our applicants and participants. ###### Where are you located? We are based in Akron, Ohio (Summit County) but our grant giving and programming reach into Medina, Portage, Stark and Wayne counties. ###### How do I contact someone about my application or a general question? Reach out to us anytime at [info@stephencomunale.org](mailto:info@stephencomunale.org) or 234.706.2052. ##### About [Board of directors](https://stephencomunale.org/board-of-directors?hsLang=en) [Our story](https://stephencomunale.org/our-story?hsLang=en) [Contact us](https://stephencomunale.org/contact-us?hsLang=en) ##### Get Help  [Apply for help](https://stephencomunale.org/apply-online-1?hsLang=en) [Our programs](https://stephencomunale.org/foundation-programs-comunale-family-foundation?hsLang=en) [Partner programs](https://stephencomunale.org/partner-programs-comunale-family-foundation?hsLang=en) [Sunshine Fund nominations](https://stephencomunale.org/janes-sunshine-fund?hsLang=en) ##### Donate [Donate online](https://stephencomunale.org/donate?hsLang=en) [Transfer stock](https://50797683.hs-sites.com/stock-transfer?hsLang=en) [Ways to give](https://stephencomunale.org/ways-to-give?hsLang=en) ##### News & Events [The Event](https://stephencomunale.org/the-event?hsLang=en) [Past Events](https://stephencomunale.org/past-events?hsLang=en) [Recent news](https://stephencomunale.org/recent-news?hsLang=en) ![Comunale Foundation Logo - white](https://stephencomunale.org/hs-fs/hubfs/SAC_LOGO_White.png?width=150&height=125&name=SAC_LOGO_White.png "Comunale Foundation Logo - white") P.O. 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