Kids Cancer Foundation hosts an “End of Summer Party”

for local kids battling cancer!

The Kids Cancer Foundation sponsored an “End of Summer Party” for local kids and their families battling childhood cancer. The young patients and their families were treated to an afternoon of family fun made possible by the following generous local sponsors:

Once a Month Charities

Joey’s Outback Adventures

Costco

Nutritionist: Cindy Collins, PhD, RD

Chef Debbie Appleseed

Girl Scout Troops 20100 & 20114

TJ Spirit Zone

American Heritage High School National Honor Society

Thanks to Once a Month Charities and Costco there were plenty of cold drinks and tasty treats for the kids and families to snack on. Once a Month Charities also provided backpacks for the kids filled with school supplies. Joey’s Outback Adventures sent their mascot “Joey” the Kangaroo to pay a visit and hand out toys that they had collected at their “Christmas in July” Event. Nutritionist Cindy Collins & Chef Debbie Appleseed stopped in to talk about healthy school lunches & snacks and to bring some healthy treats for the kids and families to sample. The Girl Scouts and TJ Spirit Zone provided fun craft projects and American Heritage High Schools National Honor Society came by to lend a hand at the event.

All the children and families were able to enjoy an afternoon of fun far removed from the doctor’s office and hospital and best of all, they had an opportunity to just have a great time being a “kid”. The event was a pleasant reprieve for the children and their families to just relax and have fun and to, at least momentarily, forget their daily struggle battling childhood cancer.

If you wish to learn more about the Kids Cancer Foundation, a non-profit charity whose mission is to provides hope and support to local children and families battling childhood cancer and/or blood disorders, please visit the website at: www.kidscancersf.org  or contact Michelle O’Boyle at: (561) 371-1298.