This previous November, Most cancersCare launched a brand new winter heat pilot program in New York Metropolis, Lengthy Island, New Jersey and Connecticut. By this program, youngsters and teenagers who’ve been affected by most cancers acquired free winter heat packages. Every bundle included a blanket, hat, scarf, gloves and socks. Packages had been supplied to households freed from cost.
We acquired a lot of optimistic suggestions! Kids and teenagers beloved their new winter gear that arrived simply as winter was starting.
In a single dad or mum’s phrases, “I haven’t seen my youngsters this excited in a protracted whereas. They had been so joyful to obtain these packages!” One other dad or mum shared “My daughter was so excited to obtain her first reward. I really like the comfy blanket and the nice and cozy gear! My daughter will make good use out of ALL the gadgets!”
Most cancersCare understands that households dealing with most cancers face many challenges together with monetary and emotional considerations. Most cancersCare always seeks new methods to ease the monetary and emotional stress that households dealing with most cancers expertise. Many due to the Diana Napoli Fund for sponsoring this program. We hope to supply an expanded model of this winter heat program subsequent yr!
Most cancersCare for Children presents year-round, free assist companies for kids who’ve been identified with most cancers, have a beloved one with most cancers or have skilled the lack of a beloved one to most cancers. Our psychosocial companies are additionally obtainable for folks and caregivers to assist educate, assist and empower them as they take care of their very own emotional and sensible wants and the wants of their youngsters. All companies are supplied by Most cancersCare’s masters-level oncology social staff.
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