How One Act of Kindness Sparked a Movement for Breast Cancer Recovery (Ep. 22)
When Katelynn Devinney’s mom was diagnosed with breast cancer, a simple sweatshirt with inside pockets for post-surgical drainage tubes changed her recovery and inspired a mission.
In this heartfelt episode, Brendon Murphy speaks with Katelynn about how that one moment became Pockets of Hope, a nonprofit providing comfort and care to women healing from mastectomies. What started as a sewing project between friends has grown into a nationwide effort, supported by volunteers, small businesses, and survivors themselves. You’ll hear how Katelynn’s community came together, how her mom’s strength fueled the vision, and why something as simple as a pocket can mean so much during recovery.
What to expect in this episode:
- The origin story behind Pockets of Hope and Katelynn’s personal connection
- How the nonprofit provides specialty sweatshirts for post-mastectomy care
- Why small gestures of support matter more than we realize
- How to donate, volunteer, or refer someone in need of support
- And more!
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About our Guest:
Katelynn Devinney is the Founder and Executive Director of Pockets of Hope, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting women recovering from mastectomy surgeries through handmade zip-up sweatshirts designed to hold drainage tubes. Inspired by her mother’s journey with breast cancer, Katelynn has mobilized a network of volunteers, fundraisers, and survivors to bring comfort, dignity, and hope to others.
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