Max was diagnosed with Wilm's Tumor, a rare kidney
What were you doing when you were 17?
Most likely starting a 501(c)3 organization
wasn't high on your list.
Liz Niemiec is a senior at Butler University in Indianpolis, Indiana. She has been granting wishes through her Little Wish Foundation for children battling cancer. Liz was touched by the illness of a 7-year-old friend named Max that lost his battle with a rare kidney cancer. She was compelled to make a difference in the lives of other children going through similar circumstances. Max's wish was to have a puppy, and despite his doctor's misgivings his parents agreed. Liz saw how happy this made him and the idea led to the Creation of the Little Wish Foundation. The "little wishes" that have been granted offer hope and inspiration to the children and their families.
The Little Wish Foundation
"To serve pediatric oncology patients by providing a little wish
that would bring hope, comfort and joy."
Some of the wishes granted have been laptop computers and other electronics, Xbox gaming systems, spa treatments, concert tickets, blu-ray DVD players and movies, and many other things to brighten a child's life.
If children with serious illnesses tugs at your heart and you're looking for a way to help,
check out their web site and get involved!
Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels is a nonprofit support and education organization based in Phoenix, AZ. Founded in 2013, it's named after Amanda who lost her battle with Leukemia. Her dream was to one day be able to design a line of fun children's clothing for those in a similar situation to hers. The clothing would be comfortable but provide dignity during treatment.
Mission:
To bring dignity and comfort into the
harsh world of childhood cancer
harsh world of childhood cancer
and other life-threatening diseases.
The web site shows brightly colored t-shirts for both adults and children going through chemo. The shirts have a seam on both shoulders that runs diagonally from the top of the shoulder down under the arm. There are zippers or buttons that provide easier access to a port.
For anyone dealing with cancer, especially children, a product like this would really be helpful to just make the chemo process easier and more comfortable. And the bright tie-dye pattern will surely brighten someone's day!
The products are available on the web site, or this 501(c)3 takes donations so you can help make someone's life be just a little more "comfy cozy".
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