What’s inside a Bright Box, and why every item is there

Every item in a Bright Box answers a question warriors asked us: what would actually make a hospital stay, or a crisis day at home, a little easier? Our founder, Ufuoma Muwhen, spent years in and out of hospital before her transplant. The box is the one she wishes she had.

What’s inside, and why

• A warm blanket, because cold can trigger pain, and hospital rooms are rarely warm
• Hydration supplies, because water is part of the treatment
• A microwavable heat pack and pain relief items, for comfort between doses
• Nutritious snacks, for the hours between meals and visitors
• A notebook and things to pass the time, because long nights are long
• Comfortable clothing and personal care supplies, so you feel like yourself
• Helpful information, written by people who have been there

Where Bright has been

Bright has delivered boxes to hospitals and families in all ten provinces. Read about Bright’s journey across the country.

Request or sponsor a box

Boxes are free for people living with sickle cell disease in Canada. Request a Bright Box for yourself or someone you love, or donate to sponsor one.