DC CHARITY SPOTLIGHT Hopecam The mission at Hopecam is simple: to overcome the social isolation experienced by children in treatment for cancer. When a child is diagnosed with cancer, it is important to keep the child connected to school and friends. Research shows that children who felt more supported from their classmates during cancer treatment were “less depressed, less anxious, and had higher self-esteem” than children who did not feel supported by classmates (Suzuki and Kato, 2003). Hopecam, is a 501(c)3 non-profit charity with the mission of using voice over Internet technology to help children with cancer overcome the burden of social isolation. By virtually connecting these children with their friends over a video conferencing application, Hopecam decreases the loneliness and anxiety they experience during this frightening time. They provide the child with a tablet computer equipped with a webcam, Internet access in the home if the child is without, then work with the child's school to persuade them to establish a regular connection with the child during which the child can participate in classroom activities, and see and talk with their friends. Although the Hopecam Connection is often used by classroom, homebound and hospital teachers to provide instruction, they consider this an added benefit. Hopecam’s mission is to allow children to socialize, sharing the normal events and conversations of childhood from celebrating a birthday to checking out who has lost a tooth. Our goal is to bridge the social divide between children during this frightening time and ultimately ease the transition back to school. Other benefits of Hopecam include being used by the child’s medical team to check in remotely. For children who are being treated far from home, Hopecam provides a way to stay in touch with loved ones and support networks. GIVE NOW! www.hopecam.org #dccharity #dcnonprofit #givedc #donatedc #volunteerdc #hopecam #cancer #childhoodcancer #cancersupport #childhoodcancerawareness #socialisolation #techforgood #changetheworld #gamechangers
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Keep up the GREAT work Boulder Crest Foundation!!!
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Incredible job The Loudoun Laurels Foundation! 👏 👏 👏
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VOLUNTEER with Loudoun Literacy Council Loudoun Literacy Council has been changing lives through reading and learning to promote personal growth and empowerment in Loudoun County since 1980. They believe that literacy remains essential to achieving community-wide aspirations of developing young learners, strengthening families, enabling parents to participate in the education of their children, and ensuring access to opportunities for economic advancement. https://lnkd.in/eHT5uqPg #loudounliteracycouncil #giveloudoun #loudouncountyva #literacy #volunteerloudoun
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