Being a caregiver for a loved one fighting cancer can be a challenging yet rewarding experience. One way to make the process easier is by creating a treatment & recovery gift list to help family and friends support your loved one.
Here’s a guide on how to create a Salto Health gift list, add products and share it those who want to help.
A Salto Health Gift List makes it easy for friends and family to show up in meaningful, practical ways.
Step 1: Create Your Gift List on Salto Health
Start by creating a gift list directly on Salto Health.
Salto Health is designed specifically for cancer survivors, and caregivers—so instead of starting from scratch, you’ll have access to thoughtfully curated products that support comfort, recovery, and everyday well-being.
Getting started takes just a few minutes, and you can personalize the gift list based on your loved one’s needs.
Step 2: Build Your Gift List with Thoughtful Essentials
As you create your gift list, focus on items that will genuinely make day-to-day life easier and more comfortable.
Most registries start with 10-15 items and build from there, as needs change. You can add or change items at any time. It’s better to err on the side of offering more options for friends and loved ones who want to help.
On Salto Health, you’ll find curated collections that can help guide you, including:
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Comfort and recovery essentials
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Self-care and skin support
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Rest, relaxation, and sleep aids
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Everyday practical items
It’s helpful to include a mix of price points so anyone who wants to help can participate in a way that feels right for them.
Still unsure of what to add? Salto Health has put together Starter Lists that can help you add items typically helpful during Radiation Starter List, Chemotherapy Starter List and even a Comfort Starter List for our most asked for items.
Step 3: Share Your Gift List with Your Support Circle
Once your gift list is ready, Salto Health makes it simple to share.
You’ll receive a personalized link that you can send via:
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Text or email
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Group chats
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Social media
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Care coordination platforms
Sharing your gift list removes the guesswork for others and gives them a clear, meaningful way to show up.
A Note on Ongoing Support
It’s very common for support to be strongest in the first couple of weeks after a diagnosis or major update—and then naturally taper off as time goes on. But the reality is that needs often increase and change throughout treatment and recovery.
That’s why it’s not only okay—but important—to continue sharing your gift list over time, especially as new needs arise.
If it feels hard to ask again, here are a few simple ways to share your gift list with ease:
Gentle update:
“Hi everyone, we’ve updated our Salto Health support gift list as needs have shifted during treatment. If you’ve been looking for a way to help, this is the most helpful place right now 💛”
Honest and direct:
“As treatment continues, we’re realizing we could still really use support. We’ve added a few new items to our gift list—thank you for being here for us.”
Low-pressure share:
“Thank you to those who’ve reached out to help, we wanted to re-share our support gift list in case anyone else has been asking how to help.”
For a wider group (social/email):
“We’re so grateful for all the support so far. As things evolve, we’ve updated our support gift list with what would be most helpful in this next phase.”
The most important thing to remember is that people truly want to help. Never be afraid to ask. You do not have to do this alone.
Step 4: Let Support Come to You
When someone purchases an item from your gift list:
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Orders are placed directly through Salto Health
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Products are shipped straight to your loved one from our vendor partners
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You don’t have to manage logistics or coordination
This allows you to stay focused on what matters most—care, connection, and recovery.
A Simple Way to Make a Big Difference
Creating a treatment & recovery Gift List on Salto Health isn’t just about products—it’s about making it easier for people to help.
For caregivers, it reduces the stress of coordinating needs.
For friends and family, it removes uncertainty.
And for your loved one, it brings comfort, care, and tangible support when it’s needed most.
