Hug A Heart Foundation

Hugging Hearts and Creating Smiles for Cancer Patients

To empower, encourage and boost the self-esteem of cancer patients

How do I receive a Hat or Heart Pillow?

To receive a complimentary hat or heart pillow please contact us. The style, fabric and colors of our hats & heart pillows vary based on our most recent fabric donations. Hats and pillows you see on our website are not always available. Contact us to receive pictures of our available inventory.

Hug A Heart Workshops

Hug A Heart Workshops are open to all volunteers. Together we assemble and package hats and mastectomy pillows for cancer patients. This is a great way for individuals, families, home groups, church members and companies to give back to their community.

Become a Partner

Please consider donating to Hug A Heart Foundation. You can donate with a Credit Card, Debit Card or PayPal. You can see how much it costs to make each hat or pillow. This gives you an idea of how many hats or pillows your donation would provide. If you would like to partner with us long term you can also set up a recurring donation.

The Heart Behind The Hats

Many of us have friends or family members who have battled cancer. Often, the personal and emotional side effects of chemotherapy are loss of hope, dignity and self-worth. Hug A Heart Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Our mission is to empower, encourage and boost the self-esteem of cancer patients.

Cancer treatments are very traumatic and many patients encounter challenges in their physical appearance. Changes that may occur include:

We Serve Cancer Patients in our Local Communities and Surrounding States by:

Testimonials

Dave and Becky are both undergoing treatment for lung cancer. Thanks to generous people, these special cotton Hug A Heart Hats are producing big smiles for this couple.

Dave & Becky

We were hugging hearts today at Baylor Hospital. Linda is battling pancreatic cancer. Through the Hug A Heart Foundation, she is enjoying her complimentary hat with attachable bangs. A smile does say a thousand words.

Linda

It makes you feel better! The emotional part of you has to help itself.

Ann

I think they're adorable. There is no movement side to side. It stays in place. . . . It dresses everything up!

Kathy

Thank you so much for the turban. I wore it once and have gotten so many compliments. People are asking where I got it. Again, thank you. Merry Christmas to you & your family

Juanita

I have had a problem with my hair thinning as I have aged. The hats are absolutely wonderful, they are so much cooler than a wig, and in seconds I am ready to go. I never have a bad hair day with my pretty hat and scarf

Suzanne

I had a PetScan done at the end of June and no cancer was detected! I am now in remission and so incredibly grateful for people like you who are praying for and making and providing hats for people like me. Thank you so much and stay safe!

Kristin

Hi Cindi, I am Renda. I came and saw you back in August 2019 when I was diagnosed with lymphoma. You were so kind and generous with me. I just wanted to let you know that you can check me off your prayer wall becasue I have been cleared and now in completed remission. Thank God. God bless you and all the wonderful work you do.

Renda

Dear Cindi and Hug a Heart Foundation. Thank you so much for all the pillows and hats you donate for our patients. The patients just love them and they really bring joy to their lives at such a hard time. Thank you so very much!

Sue

The mastectomy pillows were essential during my recovery from a double mastectomy. I received two of them while I was in the hospital. After having breast cancer surgery, it is often difficult to get comfortable when sleeping. The pillows were the perfect shape and size and worked wonderfully. I also used them for comfort and to protect tender areas while driving. They always made me smile and reminded me that I was loved and supported. They also represented hope and provided a sense of peace. After my recovery, I became a volunteer for Hug a Heart Foundation. I mentioned the mastectomy pillows to Cindi. A few days later, she had made a pattern and had sewn several pillows to donate to cancer patients and hospitals. I was amazed at how she saw a need and immediately took action to meet the need. Her kindness and dedication to helping cancer patients warmed my heart. Hug a Heart Foundation is a wonderful organization that spreads love to cancer patients.

Tonya