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Welcome Letter Welcome to our website - and to learning more about this important new nonprofit organization! Based on input, encouragement and excitement from parents, siblings and professionals in the oncology world, SuperSibs! was created in October, 2002. All agreed that there was a crying need for services to support and honor the brothers and sisters of children diagnosed with cancer. We are delighted to provide our services now to siblings nationwide. Our services are completely free of charge to sibs of children with cancer between the ages of 4-18, and are intended to bring moments of delight and support to these "invisible" children. As the mother of a pediatric cancer survivor, I know firsthand how overwhelming the fight against cancer can be. While our family struggled to help our ill child survive, despite our best efforts we watched helplessly while our other son felt insignificant, afraid and ignored. It is tremendously draining to attend to all the needs of the child with cancer, understand all the medical information and make decisions on treatment, let alone find the energy necessary to be fully present with the other children as well. SuperSibs! was created for just this reason -- to honor, support and recognize these special children - the brothers and sisters who wonder in the background, "What about me?" SuperSibs! services are designed to "meet these children where they are." In other words, we don't require siblings to attend meetings or visit specific locations. Rather, children participating in SuperSibs! will periodically receive support tools in the mail as well as tokens of recognition to validate their important role in fighting pediatric cancer. They'll also receive upbeat Smilecards to help them feel remembered, special and honored. Also, SuperSibs! kids will be delighted to visit our booth as they attend local hospital celebration picnics and association "cancer walks" - for fun, sibling recognition and surprises. Not only will siblings enjoy affiliating with us at these events, but the general public will learn more about the important issue of acknowledging, including and supporting these kids during such a challenging time. These programs and our other exciting services will provide necessary comfort and understanding when the siblings and families need it most. In the world of pediatric cancer, we recognize that other organizations exist to help the ill child, find a cure, grant wishes, and even care for the caregivers. SuperSibs! completes this total family care model, by bringing special support to these underserved children - the SuperSibs! Feel free to contact SuperSibs! for further information - to make a referral, volunteer to support our efforts or to make a donation to ensure our ongoing success. We rely on your support and so look forward to hearing from you! Wishing you hope, strength, happiness and peace, |
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