We can help other families. Some of us can knit, crochet, or sew. Others can donate money. But there are so many other ways that we as a community can support children and families battling cancer.
I hope to share some different ways that you can help.
Support the Ronald McDonald House Charities.
I cannot express how important this organization is. I have two friends who have benefitted from this wonderful place. When your child is in the hospital, you are not always able to be in a hospital near your home. Parents need a place to sleep, shower, and decompress. Sometimes your child has been released from the hospital, but you can't be far away. The Ronald McDonald house offers an inexpensive place for families to stay.
He can you help? Reach out to the house in your area. Find out if they need volunteers. Gather friends, family, Girl Scouts, your youth group... Arrange a night where you can make a meal at the house, many houses offer the opportunity for groups to come in and make a meal for the families staying in residence.
This is the sort of relaxation the Ronald McDonald house can offer. A comfortable space for families to stay that offers the safety of being near the hospital, without being cooped up in a hospital room,
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