Kathryn Sparger knew Nemours Children's Health was where she belonged. Her dedication to the Hem/Onc team and the strength of the families she serves make her journey as a Certified Child Life Specialist truly exceptional. "Child life is such a special career path," Kathryn shares. "I'm so grateful to our kids and families who have invited me into their lives to care for them." 💖 Click the link to read her full story: https://bit.ly/463EfWQ #NemoursChildrens #Cancer #ChildLifeSpecialist
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Loving Yourself Forward - Maggie Judge We are thrilled to share with you our Grand Giving: Purpose to Prosperity Magazine Edition. Included in this magazine are Grand Talks, inspiration, networking and GIFTS from each speaker plus an inspiring interview with world renowned author and speaker, Bob Burg, co-author of the Go-Giver Series. MEET ONE OF OUR SPEAKERS: Loving Yourself Forward with Maggie Judge Diagnosed with an aggressive form of Breast Cancer in 2020. It didn’t just impact her body – it sent ripples through every channel of her life and became a catalyst for transformation. Her healing journey required a significant mindset shift; to one of giving herself permission to prioritize her needs. She had to love herself forward to heal and live. Maggie Judge created LoveME Healing which offers self-reflection pathways to discover who you are becoming & what you need in your unique transformation in life as well as a supportive community to explore collective wisdom & experiences together. The Grand Connection community is dedicated to making a positive impact and giving back through contributing and giving to others in a bigger, better, grand way. Experts from our community shared their wisdom to support us to make a bigger impact in this world through Grand Giving. GET YOUR FREE COPY & GIFTS: https://buff.ly/3uPq2i1 #grandgiving #giving #purpose #prosperity #businessgrowth #purposetoprosperity #networking #businessnetworking #smallbusiness #collaboration #connections #businessconnections #networkingtips #grandconnection
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I love and appreciate this! It is a complex and emotional experience when taking care of a parent who is terminally ill. It's easy to forget about oneself and become overwhelmed by the responsibilities and feelings that come with caregiving. However, it is possible to find strength by returning to one's core values and identity. Returning to core values can be a grounding force in difficult times. Focusing on the commitment to family, resilience in the face of adversity, or unwavering compassion can offer comfort and strength. Returning to one's core can also provide a sense of purpose and meaning when caring for a terminally ill parent. Focusing on acts of love and support can reignite a sense of purpose, which is critical to staying in the moment and dealing with letting someone you love dearly go. #mom #pancreaticcancer #caregiving #family #love #selfcare #ballet #school
Caregivers are an essential part of the care team for every person who has cancer, and that experience can often be difficult and stressful. But who we are as people does not change when we become caregivers, says Dr. Allison J. Applebaum, Ph.D., a psychologist and the founding director of the Caregiver's Clinic at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Applebaum's own experience while caring for her father taught her how to reconnect with herself in ways she'd forgotten (hint: 🩰). Watch the full video to hear more about how to navigate caregiving and grief.
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Today is 🎗#InternationalChildhoodCancerDay 🎗 and parents and guardians of children with cancer face a long and tough journey from diagnosis to recovery. CANSA Introduces NEW Additional Support Service for Children with Cancer The new CANSA TLC Brain Profiling Service, focuses on the parent and 4–9-year-old cancer-diagnosed children. Brain profiling provides parents and guardians with a deep understanding of the children’s thinking preferences, decision-making processes, communication styles, and relationship-building approaches. The resulting report from the online assessment provides insights into why the child may communicate, play and learn differently. This service costs a nominal R270. These insights will help to enhance parents and guardians’ connection with the children and support their well-being throughout their cancer journey. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/dRqvj6dE #CANSATLC #CANSAcares #ChildhoodCancer
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In our commitment to inclusivity, we focus on the specific needs of mothers, children, and their families battling cancer. We ensure that our support reaches these individuals regardless of their background, embracing the diversity within our community. Our approach combines compassion and understanding, aiming to create a supportive environment where every family feels valued and empowered. Join us in reinforcing this commitment and making a real difference in the lives of those facing cancer. Your support can transform lives and bring hope where it's needed most. #cancercare #fightingcancertoday #SupportFCT #fightingcancertogether #fightingcancer #cancersupport #supportgroup #cancerwarrior #togetheragainstcancer #cancerawareness #supportnetwork #cancerfight #cancerjourney #InclusiveSupport #MothersMatter #ChildrensNeeds #FamilyBattles #EmbracingDiversity #SupportiveEnvironment #valuedandempowered #reinforcingcommitment #TransformingLives
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This is your friendly reminder to confront that fear and begin sharing your message & solutions of what your service can do for others. 🗣️ I had a client in my content mentorship group who was a coach that helped women regain strength and confidence after battling cancer. 🖤 She was also a 2x survivor but, her fear of looking crazy was holding her back. I have an aunt that's beat 4 stage cancer also, so it hits home deep for me with this. We did these three things with her in depth: ✍️ We found out where the fear was stemming from. ✍️ We encouraged her through exercises to be herself ✍️ We gave her tips to visualize helping and not helping her ideal clients. Did it work? Yes! Was it easy? No! Was it worth it? YES! What do you feel is holding you back from really sharing your message? #instagramcontenttips #instagramcontenthacks #coachdrewcost #contentcreation #marketingtips #headachelesscontent #contenttips
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Reading messages from those sharing their experiences with Inflammatory Breast Cancer can be deeply moving. One woman poignantly shared that her tomorrows are getting shorter. It's crucial to listen when someone opens up about their fears and realities. Take a moment to let them express themselves fully. Tip for dealing with grief: Allow space for honest conversations. When a loved one shares difficult news, resist the urge to immediately reassure. Instead, listen, acknowledge their feelings, and provide the support they need. This can be incredibly comforting and validating for them. How have you supported someone through their journey? Share your experiences and let's support each other. #inflammatorybreastcancer #support
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Pain into purpose. Appropriately titled. A beautiful mission to help others going through the pain of a Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) diagnosis. Find out how you can be a part of the purpose: Cristian Rivera Foundation https://lnkd.in/e--J-ngu
#REPOST @monicamoralestv PAIN INTO PURPOSE: I am so inspired by this father’s quest for answers, through the pain of losing his own child to cancer. John “Gungie” Rivera @johngungierivera is a legend in the music industry. He’s with me in the studio. We are going to go deep about his struggle on getting answers for all of our children. From being a DJ, Record Company owner, Night Club and Restaurant owner to a legendary promoter. John Gungie Rivera has achieved so much success. But the role he is most proud of, is being a dad. And now he is leading the fight to help find a cure for what’s called D.I.P.G.—Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma. It’s an inoperable brain stem cancer. It’s the disease that took the life of his six year-old son, Cristian. @cristianriverafoundation @weillcornell He has a non-profit organization that has given more than three million dollars to research and has countless celebrities on his team. And right now, there is a 17-year-old boxer from New Jersey, Jesselyn Silva who is struggling with the disease and needs our help right now. And another superhero and community champion, doctor Dr. Mark Souweidane @mmsouwei, a Pediatric Neurosurgeon, at Weill Cornell Medical Center. John Gungie Rivera, the Founder of the Cristian Rivera Foundation and him, are making a cure happen in our lifetime! Watch Thursday night. Details to come. @pix11news #monicamakesithappen #monicamakesithappenshow
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The power of people
"If you ever find yourself to be this unlucky, I hope you are also this fortunate." For our best stories, subscribe to Living Better by Love What Matters: https://lnkd.in/eqehgfms Shared with permission via Bernadette Barber #Cancer #Friendship #Community
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In honor of June being #CancerSurvivorsMonth, we are proud to highlight the will of a hero who transformed her cancer journey into a source of empowerment for others. The Anticancer Lifestyle Program, co-founded by Meg Cadoux, is a powerful testament of one survivor's commitment to using evidence based research and reliable strategies to decrease the chances of cancer or its recurrence. Check out The ACLP, a treasure trove of evidence-based information to help reduce cancer and its recurrence: https://lnkd.in/gCm9B4QS 👈 Share to let other #CancerSurvivors and #thrivers know: You are not alone! Together, we can raise our voices, empower our lives, and decrease the odds. #AnticancerLifestyle #CancerSurvivors #CancerSurvivorship #IntegrativeOncology #LifestyleMedicine #EvidenceBased #BreastCancerSurvivors #BreastCancerCare #CancerTreatment #CancerResearch
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