Doing things for kids here in hospital

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Dreamer03 said:
Probably one of my biggest weakness is seen children cry. I just feel like I need to go hug them and tell them everything is going to be allright. So there is a few children here in the hospital, and sadly some of them rarely get any visits from their parents. (Some because they have to work and other sadly cuz they don't really care) And like me...or maybe even more than me...they get bored. So I had been asking permission all week and manage to get permission to do some stuff for the children. Between ym fiancé and I, we arraged some games that all kids could play. We read some books to them. For the girls we did their nails (and some of the boys nails too) And at the end each of them got a small gift. They all seem pretty happy, that really made my day.
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You are the epitome of awesome. :D
 
Lol. Im not awsome im epic. Jk jk. Not really trying to be any of thise things just wanna cheer up some kids.
 
We know. You wanna cheer up kids, and who knows, you might even inspire some of us to do a random act of kindness this holiday season or something.
 
Dreamer03 said:
Lol. Im not awsome im epic. Jk jk. Not really trying to be any of thise things just wanna cheer up some kids.
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Then you are the epitome of epic ;) The fact that you just want to see these kids happy provides further evidence to your epic quality. :D

Thanks for all that you do.
 
Now that would be cool of others go and help kids or really anyone who needs it. And well i guess i learned how to be this way thanks to my brother. He is the one that taught me that seen someone smile makes all your efforts be worth it.
 
It truly is worth it to cheer someone up or make them happy. In fact.....
 
markengland29 said:
If I knew where to go visit a nursing home, I would, but the problem is my hearing, because I do not have enough hearing left to be able to understand voice. However, I'm pretty sure I'll find something I CAN do.
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I hear voice with my HA but I don't understand voice, so I get what you mean. I photograph in hospitals as a volunteer.... I do NILMDTS photographing stillborn babies for the families and I photograph for Flashes of Hope photographing kids with cancer. Sometimes it's just about DOING things rather than being there to chat and be more conversational. Use what you know & love.... if you know and love puppets, put on a puppet show. You could dress up as a clown and do balloons as a mime once a month. You could just pull together a collection of toys for their rooms or volunteer to paint a mural. It's not just about talking with the patients :)
 
ohmylight said:
I hear voice with my HA but I don't understand voice, so I get what you mean. I photograph in hospitals as a volunteer.... I do NILMDTS photographing stillborn babies for the families and I photograph for Flashes of Hope photographing kids with cancer. Sometimes it's just about DOING things rather than being there to chat and be more conversational. Use what you know & love.... if you know and love puppets, put on a puppet show. You could dress up as a clown and do balloons as a mime once a month. You could just pull together a collection of toys for their rooms or volunteer to paint a mural. It's not just about talking with the patients :)
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Inspirational, you are. I might do that someday.
 
markengland29 said:
Inspirational, you are. I might do that someday.
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Do it! :D:D:D:D

Through the "grapevine" I met a little boy, Jonathan, who survived stage 4 liver cancer at age 3 (he's 1 year in remission, but the family is still in need because they were hit with hurricane sandy while he was in treatment).... I'm photographing him and the family in January. First thing I noticed in his candid photos? Bright and colorful hearing aids with flames on the sides haha I think if I remember right chemotherapy is ototoxic?
 
ohmylight said:
Do it! :D:D:D:D

Through the "grapevine" I met a little boy, Jonathan, who survived stage 4 liver cancer at age 3 (he's 1 year in remission, but the family is still in need because they were hit with hurricane sandy while he was in treatment).... I'm photographing him and the family in January. First thing I noticed in his candid photos? Bright and colorful hearing aids with flames on the sides haha I think if I remember right chemotherapy is ototoxic?
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Toxic, no. Radioactive, yes. It's intended to kill the cancer, and the levels of radiation is heavily regulated, and there are safeguards in place to prevent it from falling in the wrong hands.
 
It is. Chemo sucks. That is an amazing thing you are doing for those families. And also to have the tlant of photography is awesome. It sounds like you are a really kind hearted person. ^_^
 
Dreamer03 said:
It is. Chemo sucks. That is an amazing thing you are doing for those families. And also to have the tlant of photography is awesome. It sounds like you are a really kind hearted person. ^_^
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It not only sucks-- for some kids it's terrifying.
 
markengland29 said:
It not only sucks-- for some kids it's terrifying.
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That's why Child Life programs are sooooo amazing.

It's incredible to see a therapy doll....

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They make dolls with ports, loss of hair, organs and all sorts of things to explain side effects to kids. It's part of a peds ward.

If anyone wants to help but has no idea how to help contacting Child Life programs in your hospital can make a difference without the communication barrier.... I live near a big university hospital with a peds ward.... smaller towns even 1 hour over aren't as well developed.

PS, did you know they now make American Girl Dolls with no hair and hearing aids?

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I had leukemia as a kid and have had other forms of cnacer though the years. Never needed chemo only as a kid. So yeah is is pretty bad. And its nice to k ow that now they make those dolls. It really is.and thay bow they think of ways to explain to kids these things.
 
Dreamer03 said:
I had leukemia as a kid and have had other forms of cnacer though the years. Never needed chemo only as a kid. So yeah is is pretty bad. And its nice to k ow that now they make those dolls. It really is.and thay bow they think of ways to explain to kids these things.
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Glad you're ok now!
 
Thanks!! Yeah a few days ago they sceatd me saying the cancer was back, but after more test they saw that they were wrong. It was such a relief!!! Oo probably on monday ill have more things for the kids to do. But anyone have any fun ideas for them?
 
Dreamer03 said:
Thanks!! Yeah a few days ago they sceatd me saying the cancer was back, but after more test they saw that they were wrong. It was such a relief!!! Oo probably on monday ill have more things for the kids to do. But anyone have any fun ideas for them?
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How about orgami?
 
Maybe my fiance ca. Take care of that. I am horrible at it. But sounds good. Oo and i already bought some of the gifts. I needa few more.
 
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