Cancer Care Parcel was founded by Dr. Shara Cohen after her own breast cancer diagnosis in 2013. Confronted with the challenges of appointments, work, and the reactions of friends, she realized the need for moments of peace and reflection amidst the chaos. Dr. Cohen created Cancer Care Parcel to provide such moments for others facing cancer, offering thoughtfully curated parcels to bring comfort and show support.
Despite being a limited company, Cancer Care Parcel operates at a loss, with Dr. Cohen funding the company from her own pocket and not taking any dividends. All income is dedicated to supporting the cancer community.
I set up Cancer Care Parcel to bring back a bit of calm into the lives of people suffering with cancer and its treatment
In 2024 Shara was awarded a British Empire Medal for services to Women in Stem and to Cancer Patients and their families.