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“In Case You Don’t Live Forever” by Ben Platt:
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Our Monthly Tip: Make an “In Case of Death” File to Ease Loved One’s Grief:
How preparing for your own death can be the ultimate act of love
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Tag Archives: Childhood cancer
Newlywed Couple First Met As Child Cancer Patients
The couple were reunited years later when they both started working at St. Jude's in Memphis
Lindsey Wilkerson and Joel Alsup first met in 1993. Then, they were both cancer patients at St. Jude’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. She was 12 years old, and he was 13. Now, they’re a newly married couple who decided … Continue reading
A Small Town in Kansas Creates Christmas in September for a Little Boy
Citizens organized the event for Christian Risner, who is dying of cancer
A town in Kansas has come together to give a special gift to a dying little boy. Nearly all of the residents of the tiny town of Lebo created “Christmas in September” this past Sunday for 3-year-old Christian Risner, who … Continue reading
Pediatric Palliative Care Helps Kids with Cancer Cope
St. Jude's innovative program helps kids with cancer deal with their disease
Over the past two decades, the medical specialty of palliative care has exploded in the United States. And with it, the understanding of what palliative care is and to whom it should be offered has evolved considerably. As recently as … Continue reading
When A Child Has A Terminal Illness
Reflections on a short, full life, part two
Each month Kathleen Clohessy, R.N., offers a new perspective on living with a terminal illness. Kathleen comes to SevenPonds with 25 years experience as a registered nurse caring for families and children facing life-threatening illness. She began her career in the … Continue reading
When A Child Has A Terminal Illness
Reflections on a short, full life, part one
Each month Kathleen Clohessy, R.N., offers a new perspective on living with a terminal illness. Kathleen comes to SevenPonds with 25 years experience as a registered nurse caring for families and children facing life-threatening illness. She began her career in the … Continue reading