DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 28, 2021) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE virtual workshop for children impacted by cancer on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, 5-5:30PM via Zoom.
Led by author and breast cancer survivor, Sharon Frances (Chappell) this workshop helps families talk about cancer, diagnosis, treatment, and the feelings that accompany the cancer journey. Workshop participants will hear the story and then make their own monsters.
The story celebrates the joy of everyday moments that families spend together while enduring difficult times. The Little Green Monster helps book character Marie and her family survive and thrive through her mother’s treatment. The book includes cancer and feelings vocabulary, as well as cancer resources and activities.
The book explores the questions like:
- What can you expect while a loved one goes through treatment?
- While science does its work, what can love and everyday magic do to help?
Sharon Frances (Chappell) is a breast cancer survivor, parent, educator, writer/artist, and co-founder of Well Beings Studio, a non-profit that engages the arts to support children, teens, and families impacted by cancer, other traumas, and hardships.
Materials will be provided with a free pick-up if participants RSVP by 12:00PM on February 5.
Children impacted by cancer and their families are invited to attend. Registration is required at http://www.gildasclubqc.org/calendar. For questions, please call Gilda’s Club at 563-326-7504 or e-mail kcraft@gildasclubqc.org.
See all of our virtual programs and get updates about Gilda’s Club Quad Cities at http://www.gildasclubqc.org.
About Gilda’s Club
Free of charge, Gilda’s Club Quad Cities provides support, education, and hope to all people affected by cancer. As a Cancer Support Community affiliate, we are part of the largest employer of psychosocial oncology mental-health professionals in the United States. Our global network brings the highest-quality cancer support to the millions of people touched by cancer.
