Do you know someone with cancer or other life-threatening medical condition who would benefit from either juicing or blending (smoothies)? We have gently used juicers and high-speed blenders to give to someone who is financially and medically in need of one. We also can provide the makings of our “Tool Kit” as is listed in the archives section on the right side of this page.
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Rebecca Katz, cookbook author extraordinaire, just announced that her cookbook called The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen will be released as a second edition this Tuesday, February 14th, 2017. We here at The Mama Edna Project are so excited. We have purchased over 30 copies of the original version since 2013, giving them to cancer victims who are financially unable to get the resources they need to help their journey before, during and after cancer treatments.
https://www.amazon.com/Cancer-Fighting-Kitchen-Second-Nourishing-Big-Flavor/dp/0399578714
We cannot wait to find 30 plus copies of the book for future clients. Hooray, Rebecca!! Thanks for your incredible guide to nutrition with this cookbook.
Anytime someone with cancer reaches out to us here at The Mama Edna Project, or when someone is referred to us who is in need of help, we put together a “tool kit” of items we have found to be very useful during the cancer treatment process. This tool kit has evolved since the first time we put it together for Mama Edna herself in January 2013 and it continues to evolve as we learn more about the process from the sources from which we draw information. This tool kit is both helpful in the realm of nutrition during the cancer treatment as well as educational and even morale boosting in many cases. In 2013, The Mama Edna Project assembled and donated 10 such tool kits for 10 different clients and helped other folks who actually could afford their own but needed direction about what was needed. Since then, we have assembled over 40 such kits. And in 2017, we are aiming high. These tool kits are quite pricey, so ongoing donations are truly needed to continue our work successfully. Listed below are the items we currently include in the cancer-fighting tool kit:
-One slow-juicer (average cost $400), usually Hurom or Breville
-A cookbook called The Juicing Bible by Pat Crocker ($27) or Kris Carr’s Crazy Sexy Juice ($22.50)
-A cookbook called The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen by Rebecca Katz ($35)
-A book called Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips by Kris Carr (for women, we are searching for an equivalent for men) ($12)
-Wheatgrass growing kit or wheatgrass delivered weekly ($10/week)
-Several bags of candied ginger (helps with nausea, replaces candy, rich in antioxidants) ($20)
-A jar of coconut oil (for cooking) ($12)
-A bottle of almond oil (used for cooking to raise pH as well as an ointment for radiation burns) ($15)
-Initial load of produce for in-home juicing demonstration and first week of juicing ($100)
-8 quarts of Magic Mineral Broth (MMB) that we make and freeze for clients (used to replace water when making soups, stews or anytime a clear liquid is used in cooking, MMB is supercharged with nutrients, also, clients who are having issues with eating enough, can use MMB as a hot drink to add vitamins to the diet) (ingredients approximately $40, production costs are just a labor of love from myself as part of the cause)
-Information packets that we collect from various cancer organizations and oncology/radiology offices ($2/copy)
-Organic, dark chocolate (70% or higher) to replace sugary desserts and adds beneficial vitamins and micronutrients ($5)
-High quality honey to replace processed sugar ($20)
-Almond flour for baking ($12)
-Small, inexpensive, random items that may make individuals more comfortable during cancer treatment (various) like lip balms, olive oil, skin care items, etc. ($30 or more)
As you can see, this list is both quite expansive AND expensive, totaling over $750 for just the initial visit, all at ZERO cost to the client who has both financial and medical need of this tool kit. Our goal in 2017 is to assist 15 to 20 new clients. We are also looking to expand our volunteer team and fundraising efforts to grow our reach. One new goal for 2017 is to begin a program that offers rides to cancer treatments. Many cancer victims either don’t drive or cannot drive in due to current medical issues. We will be looking for volunteers soon to help folks get to and from their appointments, help grocery shop, and run other errands for those who do not have help.
Please continue to like AND SHARE our Facebook page so we may reach our goal. Together, we can help folks have a better chance of recovery and a better quality of life while going through cancer treatments. We always encourage our clients to share as much of their healing stories as they feel comfortable in doing. We like to post these stories, along with pictures, to our website and social media platforms for everyone to read.
Together, we can kick cancer to the curb, one juice drink at a time.
Many thanks,
Andrew Klutz, Founder, President, and Juicer-in-Chief at The Mama Edna Project
Timothy McLamb, son of Mama Edna, Secretary and Assistant at The Mama Edna Project
Craig Eister, Vice President and Treasurer at The Mama Edna Project
#juicingforcancer
Yesterday was October 1st and thus began Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Help us in this significant time to raise at least $5000 this month for new and existing clients. We need to continue the #juicingforcancer mission. We see our post about our “TOOL KIT” and how expensive each one is at about $550 per new client initially.
So please DONATE this month $10, $25, $50, $100, $1000 or more to help us help folks with cancer get some additional tools to aid them before, during and after cancer treatments. To donate, send your check made out to The Mama Edna Project to the following address:
The Mama Edna Project
c/o Andrew Klutz and Timothy McLamb
860 Appletree Lane
Cary, NC 27513
Thanks for your support!!!
The Team at The Mama Edna Project–Andrew, Tim and Craig
Here at The Mama Edna Project, we usually use one of two juicers. We featured the Hurom a few ago. Today, we feature the Breville Juice Fountain Crush. It operates very similarly to the Hurom. It’s produces the same quality juice as well. From the Breville website about this juicer:
“It’s the slow juicer that crushes and squeezes to make juice with nutrients and a little fiber for a thicker, smoother texture. The 240 watt motor quietly juices everything from berries and oranges to wheatgrass and carrots for delicious results.” It also has a 10 year motor warranty. We love this machine!
The juicer we use most often here The Mama Edna Project is the Hurom slow juicer/smoothie maker. Slow juicers tend to yield more juice from the produce that you put in it. Also, since slow juicers have no blades and turn slowly, the juice does not heat up and experiences less oxidation, which protects more of the enzymes, micro nutrients and phyto nutrients so critical in the care of terminal/chronic illnesses. This juicer retails for $399 and has a 10-year warranty. The extra cost for the machine is well worth the warranty and the increased yield and quality of the juice from the produce. We really need donations to purchase a couple new machines. Please donate if you can. See the ABOUT page for more information.
Today, we are adding a new juicing client to our circle of juicers. He is Stage IV lung cancer. Please read the post about the “Tool Kit”. When we meet for the first time with our new clients, this is the list of items we like to offer them. These items are a compilation of foods and products, as well as a juicer that we have seen to make a difference in how well folks tolerate chemo and radiation and cancer treatments in general. But, this list is very expensive. Currently, our reach is very small, based solely on current donations. Please give if you can. The Mama Edna Project. We are officially filed as a non-profit with the State of North Carolina and have filed with the IRS, but are awaiting the final documentation.
Anytime someone with cancer reaches out to us here at The Mama Edna Project, or when someone is referred to us who is in need of help, we put together a “tool kit” of items we have found to be very useful during the cancer treatment process. This tool kit has evolved since the first time we put it together for Mama Edna herself in January 2013 and it continues to evolve as we learn more about the process from the sources from which we draw information. This tool kit is both helpful in the realm of nutrition during the cancer treatment as well as educational and even morale boosting in many cases. In 2013, The Mama Edna Project assembled and donated 10 such tool kits for 10 different clients and helped other folks who actually could afford their own but needed direction about what was needed. These tool kits are quite pricey, so ongoing donations are truly needed to continue our work successfully. Listed below are the items we currently include in the cancer-fighting tool kit.
One slow-juicer (average cost $300)
A cookbook called The Juicing Bible by Pat Crocker ($27)
A cookbook called The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen by Rebecca Kazt ($35)
A book called Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips by Kris Carr (for women, we are searching for an equivalent for men) ($12)
Wheatgrass growing kit or wheatgrass delivered weekly ($10/week)
Several bags of candied ginger (helps with nausea, replaces candy, rich in antioxidants) ($20)
A jar of coconut oil (for cooking) ($12)
A bottle of almond oil (used for cooking to raise pH as well as an ointment for radiation burns) ($15)
Initial load of produce for in-home juicing demonstration and first week of juicing ($50)
8 quarts of Magic Mineral Broth (MMB) that we make and freeze for clients (used to replace water when
making soups, stews or anytime a clear liquid is used in cooking, MMB is supercharged with nutrients, also,
clients who are having issues with eating enough, can use MMB as a hot drink to add vitamins to the diet)
(ingredients approximately $40, production costs are just a labor of love from Andrew as part of the cause)
Information packets that we collect from various cancer organizations and oncology/radiology offices ($2/copy)
Small, inexpensive, random items that may make individuals more comfortable during cancer treatment (various)
As is evident, this list is quite expansive AND expensive, totaling $523 for just the initial visit all at ZERO cost to the client who has both financial and medical need of this tool kit. Our goal in 2014 is to assist 12 to 15 new clients. Please continue to like AND SHARE our page so we may reach our goal. Together, we can help folks have a better chance and a better quality of life while going through cancer treatments.
Many thanks,
Andrew Klutz, Founder and President
The Mama Edna Project