This year, more than 250,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, according to the American Cancer Society.
In an effort to help make their lives a little easier, business franchise Two Maids & A Mop and nonprofit Cleaning For A Reason have been providing free cleaning services to women with cancer since 2006.
“It really helps during recovery and treatment,” said Alyssa Meyer, office manager of Two Maids & A Mop in East Brainerd. “It takes away the stress of not being able to help your family when you just don’t have the energy for it.”
Women with any kind of cancer are eligible. Two Maids & A Mop donates four months of cleanings to each patient. During each cleaning, two cleaners are sent with supplies for a two-hour service, valued at $135.
Sharan Chase of Nashville is one of the hundreds of women across the country who have benefited from the free cleaning services.