About Beyond Basic Needs
We provide hope to those in need — meeting people where they are today on their cancer journey.
We are a nonprofit that meets people where they are today on their cancer journey. Our Chemo Care Kit program is designed to provide support to those who need it most.
For Cancer Warriors undergoing chemotherapy, we provide Chemo Care Kits. We believe these kits inspire, uplift, and help our community thrive during this challenging time. 100% of all donations to Beyond Basic Needs go to fulfilling these kits.
A Chemo Care Kit is designed for cancer warriors undergoing chemotherapy. Each kit contains a port pillow, comfy socks, lip balm, and a variety of goodies that these warriors deserve. A port pillow protects the port from the seat belt.
Turning care into action
We founded Beyond Basic Needs to give loved ones a tangible way to support someone facing a cancer diagnosis. Our mission is to turn care into action, providing an easy and meaningful way for support networks to uplift and comfort those in treatment.
Beyond Basic Needs is powered by heart—our board are all volunteers. Every dollar you give goes directly into creating and delivering these kits, bringing comfort and hope to someone fighting through the toughest days of their life. Your generosity makes an immediate, tangible impact—because no one should feel alone in their battle.
I know what that first day feels like
I’m Rachel Minion, the co-founder of Beyond Basic Needs. I was diagnosed with Cancer of the Appendix seven years ago in my mid-thirties. The minute you hear the word cancer, your life changes in ways only a cancer warrior can describe — not only for me, but for my entire support network.
The last thing I ever expected was a cancer diagnosis only a few months after we were married and had just moved to a new city with no family or friends in town. When I shared my diagnosis, everyone wanted to help, but coordinating all of the offers was too much for me on top of preparing for surgery.
After I recovered, I dedicated my life to helping other cancer warriors. My husband and I created Beyond Basic Needs as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to provide hope to those in need.
The heart and soul of our organization
These passionate leaders bring vision, expertise, and heart to every decision—shaping our mission and driving meaningful impact every step of the way. Explore their stories and the work they do behind the scenes.
Turn your support into comfort
Beyond Basic Needs is committed to providing essential Chemo Care Kits to those in need. By making a donation, you directly contribute to our mission of providing comfort and care to individuals undergoing chemo treatment.