I'm a little off topic today, but I wanted to share some information on a great organization that has become a model for helping children with cancer and their families during their fight with the disease.
The Children's Cancer Association is a great organization that has successfully inspired regional businesses and wonderful volunteers to really make a difference for children in Oregon & Washington who are dealing with cancer or similar diseases.
In addition to providing resources and visibility, they have developed strong programs like the Chemo Pals, that provides a carefully screened and trained adult friend for children, to be a friend during chemo and to provide some support and relief time for parents. Their innovative Music Rx Program brings music to kids in the hospital, providing distraction, entertainment and comfort. The Dream catcher program helps ill children fulfil a special wish and their Caring Cabin provides a place for families to spend some time outside the hospital. Free to the families, it can meet ill children's medical needs while providing a comfortable private retreat for families.
Take a moment to visit the CCA site and learn more about what they have going on. By the way, I'm not a representative of the CCA, just a fan, so if I've got any of the facts wrong in here, mea culpa.
The SavvyBoater crew recently were able to do our tiny part, by helping outfit the Caring Cabin with life jackets fishing rods and games so the families can enjoy boating on the small private lake. What can you do to help out the CCA and the children they serve?
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