About Us
Empowering Women through Thoughtfully Designed Wellness Wear
What We Believe In
Function First
Our products are just as useful as they are pretty, with thoughtfully designed features like discrete inner pockets for surgical drain bulbs, snap sleeves for easy access to chemo ports and IVs, and more.
Beautiful Materials
We use luxurious soft modal that is temperature-regulating, eco-friendly, ultra soft and breathable, plus designed to be washed many times and resist stains. Fleece interiors are cozy and warm.
Empowering All Women
When you wear something that makes you feel comfortable and confident, it's like a coat of armor - and that's huge during a vulnerable time. Let's bring dignity to the recovery process!
Giving Back
We've seen the power of community, and we want to support it. That's why we donate a portion of proceeds to cancer research and support organizations, and donate products to women going through treatment.
Our Story
What do you get when you mix a loyal friend and a cancer patient who is sick but wants to feel pretty and is aggravated every time she needs to change her top while hooked up to an IV line in the hospital? An inspiration, that’s what.
KickIt Pajamas is an idea born from co-founder Cindy Trice while she was undergoing chemotherapy treatments for cervical cancer. A dear friend gave her a cute pair of pajamas to wear while hospitalized. From the minute she put these pajamas on, Cindy felt put together and dressed as she pushed her IV pole in laps around the nurses’ station and welcomed visitors. In essence, she felt dignified and a little “normal” in a world where absolutely nothing felt normal.
The flimsy gown given to her by the hospital made her feel vulnerable, exposed, and well, like a patient, not someone ready for the battle of a lifetime. But the thick, soft fabric of the pajamas made her feel strong and armored to kick cancer’s a** even though she was sick and scared.
There was one problem, however. The pajamas lacked the functionality that made medical care easy for the nursing staff and Cindy. From this frustration, Cindy decided to design a pair of pajamas with hospitalized patients in mind that are beautiful, comfortable, and thoughtful in every element of their design.
Fast forward over a decade to where the bonds of friendship played a large role in bringing KickIt Pajamas to life. Elizabeth Searcy, Cindy’s lifelong friend and boundless and fearless supporter of the KickIt Pajama idea since its inception, made a serendipitous connection with an amazing pair of women. In addition to a knack for putting the right people together, Elizabeth brings decades of business and marketing experience to the team.
Parmelee Miller and Anna Shuford are college friends, turned sisters-in-law, turned business partners. (Are you seeing a theme here?) They were drawn to the idea behind KickIt Pajamas for reasons both business and personal. They not only bring an extensive background in online retail, design, and manufacturing, but they’ve both had experience with friends and close family members fighting cancer.
As a caregiver during her mother’s 4-year battle with acute myelogenous leukemia, and her father’s 2-year battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, Anna intimately understands the importance that comfort and dignity have in helping patients feel brave and determined in the face of fear and vulnerability.
At KickIt Pajamas we know about the healing power of friendship and family. We know from personal experience the boost in psychological wellness when you feel dressed and beautiful. We know that you can be both sick and pretty, vulnerable and fierce, and scared and brave. We know because we’ve been there. You can do this. We’re here to help you KickIt.
At KickIt Pajamas we know about the healing power of friendship and family. We know from personal experience the boost in psychological wellness when you feel dressed and beautiful. We know that you can be both sick and pretty, vulnerable and fierce, and scared and brave. We know because we’ve been there. You can do this. We’re here to help you KickIt.
Founders' Favorite KickIt Products
Cindy
"The hospital pajamas and gown hold a profound place in my heart. They are, in essence, why KickIt exists. As a patient undergoing treatment for advanced cervical cancer, I lived in and out of hospitals, acutely aware of the need for better options. This line answers that need, not just for hospital stays, but for comfort at home as well. The gown, in particular, became indispensable for my mother during her palliative care at home. Its functionality eased the burden on her caregivers, while its softness and inherent dignity brought her peace in her final days."
Beth
"I love the Kristin Midi Sash Dress because the idea for it came from a heartfelt conversation I had with my friend, Kristin, who is a two-time breast cancer survivor. She had nothing to wear for her daughter's high school graduation while managing her post-mastectomy drains. She was already feeling terrible and the challenge of finding appropriate clothing for such a happy milestone seemed so unfair. The Kristin Dress embodies compassion and empowers women to participate in life's precious moments with dignity and confidence."
Anna
"When I was caring for each of my parents battling cancer, I learned quickly that comfort was critical. The Home Recovery Pajamas offer thoughtful features like soft, gentle fabrics during a time when the body is sensitive and likely uncomfortable. Something we take pride in are the thoughtful details such as easy-access design, minimal seams and interior pockets for drainage bulks and the like. I love that these pajamas provide physical ease along with a sense of function and beauty."
Parmelee
"The KickIt Cape is my go-to gift for anyone, not just a patient because I love the style. It is functional for any medical procedure but also stylish to wear out and about. And it's so cozy and comfortable that I feel like I am sending someone a warm hug! I actually wear this cape in the fall and winter just because I love the design. And proceeds give back to cancer research and support organizations!"
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