Giving Back, As A Family

At The Rescue Kit Company, we believe in showing up with care—whether it's for a bride on her biggest day or a neighbor navigating their hardest one.
Co-founder of The Rescue Kit Company, Risa Kostis, standing with actor Patrick Dempsey at a Dempsey Center gala. Patrick Dempsey is holding a pack of mini tissues donated by The Rescue Kit Company.

Why This Cause Means Everything to Us

We’re sisters, co-founders, and daughters who know what it means to grieve deeply. We lost our sister and three of our grandparents to cancer. Each loss shaped our family. Each heartbreak became a quiet reminder that care—whether practical or emotional—is sacred.

Supporting the Dempsey Center in Maine is deeply personal. We grew up in a small southern Maine town, and we believe in taking care of our own. By donating our Mini Tissues to their center, we’re offering small comforts in big moments—something we know matters.



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About the Dempsey Center

Started by fellow Mainer and accomplished actor, Patrick Dempsey, The Dempsey Center provides personalized cancer support services—completely free of charge—to individuals and families impacted by cancer. From therapy to massage to peer support, they meet people where they are with care and compassion. 

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“When we say every delivery of tissues is sent with care, we mean it. Giving back is part of our DNA—it's how we honor the ones we've lost, and the communities that continue to carry us forward.” 

— Jess & Risa, Co-Founders

You Shop. We Give. It’s That Simple.

Every time you shop with us, you help us donate the small comfort of tissues to people in treatment and their loved ones. Your purchase becomes part of the ripple effect of compassion.

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Our Impact, Thanks to You

Every order makes a difference. Together, we’re spreading comfort and care where it’s needed most.

2,000+

Mini tissue packs donated to the Dempsey Center

100%

Of your purchases help support our community giving