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For this week’s Mental Health Monday, we appreciate the melodic sound of children cancer patients ringing the bell after completing their treatments.
WINK News visited Golisano Children’s Hospital to highlight child cancer patients as they go through their difficult chemotherapy treatment.
Watching them ring the bell in completion of their treatment is indescribable.
However, before they ring the bell, the child and family must deal with the stress that a cancer diagnosis and the fight against the disease must cause.
Treatment can last upwards of six months to two years. The staff at Golisano Children’s Hospital provides families with the support to cope.
WINK News spoke with Dr. Kim Shimoda, a pediatric psychologist who works with children diagnosed with cancer and blood disorders.
Golisano Children’s Hospital’s charity foundation, Barbara’s Friends, and Lee Health’s “Clips for Cancer” are holding fundraising events throughout September for their cancer patients.
The sixth annual fundraiser event has a goal to raise $350,000. All proceeds will help families who struggle to pay for cancer treatment for their children.
Here is a list of events that will take place:
Learn about events and Clips for cancer and how to donate at barbarasfriends.org
For more information, visit www.belltowerfl.com for full details on “Flowers for the Fight”. The “Clips for Cancer” portion of the event will take place inside Dave & Busters.
Watch the full interview above.