There are a lot of kids around the country who are missing out on their childhood because they are battling life-threatening illness.
It is hard to imagine a group more deserving of something nice than these children.
The Hope for Henry Foundation was started in the memory of Henry Strongin Goldberg, who died at age 7 after a lifelong battle with a devastating genetic disease, Fanconi anemia. Henry's parents were able to make Henry's life special and are determined to do the same for other kids spending too much time in hospitals and fighting illness.
It is hard to imagine a group more deserving of something nice than these children.
The Hope for Henry Foundation was started in the memory of Henry Strongin Goldberg, who died at age 7 after a lifelong battle with a devastating genetic disease, Fanconi anemia. Henry's parents were able to make Henry's life special and are determined to do the same for other kids spending too much time in hospitals and fighting illness.
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My Superhero is...
Laurie Strongin. Laurie, through Hope for Henry, gives kids with life-threatening diseases state-of-the-art gifts like iPods, DVD players, digital cameras and satellite radios.
Laurie chose these gifts because she knew from experience how much they relieve the boredom and ease the pain of treatments and procedures. Each gift is personal and portable so the kids can have them in the hospital and take them home as they get better.
Kids undergoing transplants or chemotherapy often cannot have birthday parties or go to public places like movies or amusement parks. So Laurie and Hope for Henry sponsor special events in the hospital, like personalized birthday parties, Halloween parties, summer carnivals and game nights.
Laurie chose these gifts because she knew from experience how much they relieve the boredom and ease the pain of treatments and procedures. Each gift is personal and portable so the kids can have them in the hospital and take them home as they get better.
Kids undergoing transplants or chemotherapy often cannot have birthday parties or go to public places like movies or amusement parks. So Laurie and Hope for Henry sponsor special events in the hospital, like personalized birthday parties, Halloween parties, summer carnivals and game nights.
What I've learned from this person
Through caring, imagination and rolling up her sleeves, Laurie is determined to see that being sick does not mean being left out of the fun of childhood.
She knows that getting great medical care is just half the equation. Getting better means someone - and not always the parents who are tired or the healthcare professionals who are busy - is focused on a sick child's quality of life.
A good attitude goes a long way toward imbuing a child with hope and aids in their recovery from serious illness.
She knows that getting great medical care is just half the equation. Getting better means someone - and not always the parents who are tired or the healthcare professionals who are busy - is focused on a sick child's quality of life.
A good attitude goes a long way toward imbuing a child with hope and aids in their recovery from serious illness.
My favorite quote or saying from this person...
Live well and laugh hard is the guiding force of Laurie and Hope for Henry. This sentiment came directly from Henry who never, ever lived life like he was sick or different. He was having too much fun.
Henry was the kid who ? as a friend remarked - "had a smile too big for his face."
Henry was the kid who ? as a friend remarked - "had a smile too big for his face."
Readers: What do you think of my Superhero?
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dannystaple says:
This is a great way to change very distressed lives - and Laurie is a hero. Have you heard of Penny Arcade - a web comic? They have an annual gift drive raising money for sick children - based around selling PSP's and DVD's. Perhaps the two activities could converge wonderfully.
Posted December 16, 2008
