Sewing Comfort for Cancer Patients
Join the Madam Sew Port Pillow Challenge. Together we're making 1,000 port pillows to bring comfort and care to cancer patients across the U.S.
📅 Campaign: February 1 - September 15, 2026 For every pillow you make,Madam Sew donates $1
to Beyond Basic Needs
📢 Campaign Milestones
A Small Pillow, A Big Difference
Port pillows bring comfort and protection during cancer treatment
The Challenge
Chemo ports are essential for treatment, but seatbelts and straps press against them, causing agonizing pain during travel.
The Solution
A small, cushioned pillow with a Velcro strap creates a protective barrier between the port and seatbelt.
The Impact
Patients can travel comfortably and maintain some normalcy during their cancer journey.
How It Works
How to Participate
Four simple steps to make a difference
Check the Tutorial
Download our free tutorial or watch the video to get started.
Sew Your Pillows
Make as many as you'd like! Even one pillow helps.
Fill in the Tracking Form
Download, print and include the tracking form with your shipment.
Ship Them
Mail your pillows to Beyond Basic Needs in Maryland.
IMPORTANT: Include the Tracking Form! The tracking form is required for Madam Sew's $1 per pillow donation. No form = no $1 donation.
Learn How to Make Port Pillows
Free tutorial, video guide, and quality checklist
🎥 Video Tutorial: How to Make a Port Pillow
📝 Prefer Step-by-Step Instructions?
Read Full Tutorial on Blog✅ Quality Guidelines Checklist
These pillows go directly to patients—please ensure quality standards
Where to Send Your Port Pillows
Shipping address and donation receipt information
11 Davis Ct.
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
⚠️ Important Reminders
- Include Tracking Form (required for $1 donation)
- Package securely (prevent damage in transit)
- No form = no $1 donation tracking
📦 After You Ship
Beyond Basic Needs receives your port pillows and adds them to Chemo Care Kits that are shipped to individuals and organizations working with cancer patients.
🧾 Get Your Donation Tax Receipt
Beyond Basic Needs is a 501(c)(3) organization. Your port pillow donation may be tax-deductible.
✓ Don't forget to check that you would like a tax receipt on the Tracking Form
Receipt timeline: 5-7 Business Days after receipt of your donation
✓ 501(c)(3) Nonprofit | Tax ID: 85-3075681
Our Partner: Beyond Basic Needs
Beyond Basic Needs is a nonprofit organization committed to ensuring that no cancer patient faces their journey feeling forgotten or alone. They provide Chemo Care Kits filled with essentials and comfort items—including port pillows—to newly diagnosed cancer patients across the U.S.
Growing Impact
Demand for Chemo Care Kits is rapidly increasing, with over 3,000 monthly requests. Port pillows are included in 100% of kits because they make such a significant difference in patients' daily comfort during treatment.
What's in a Chemo Care Kit
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.
Real Stories, Real Impact
Voices from cancer patients who received port pillows
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Port Pillow Challenge
