Our Story
Emily Tickle Thomas, a cancer survivor, founded Cancer Card Xchange after experiencing the profound impact of a simple gift card during her treatment journey. Diagnosed with oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in 2007 while pregnant, Emily's journey led her to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. The kindness of friends who arranged a gift card for a meal at Pappasitos made a lasting impression, reminding her of the power of generosity. Today, as a healthy mother of four, Emily aims to provide similar bright spots for other cancer patients through Cancer Card Xchange.