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Special Love Is:
- a nonprofit organization that provides cancer
families a network of support, made up of other patients and families
who know and understand the trials and triumphs of the cancer experience.
- the result of Tom and Sheila Baker's desire to
establish a support group for children with cancer and to honor their
daughter who lost her battle against the deadly disease. In 1983,
the Bakers began their organization with a week of summer fun called
Camp Fantastic which has grown into a year full of events, with over
15 week and weekend retreats and special outings.
- dependent on private donations. Donations are
tax-deductible and can be in the form of program sponsorships or camper
scholarships.
Special Love Means:
- children with cancer have an organization that
strives to bring them together with other children like them for fellowship,
friendship and fun.
- families of children with cancer have an ally
during and after the cancer experience. Each family member is included
in programs—family weekends give mom and dad a chance to share
with other adults, siblings have a program called BRASS (BRothers
And SiSters of children with cancer) that gives them the attention
and opportunity to make their own friends.
- hospitals have a place to refer the families
of children with cancer. The communication between the patient, doctors,
family and Special Love staff assures the sick child's best interests
are well represented and everyone has an understanding of the child's
needs.
If you would like more information, the following materials are available:
- the
LoveLetter is sent quarterly to more than 5,000 people
and keeps everyone informed of upcoming events.
- Our "Story of Special Love " video is available
for new families, corporate meetings or other groups who need more
information on Special Love programs by calling us at 888-930-2707. Or check out the inspiring "A Family's Thank You," by Special Love founder Tom Baker. (Requires Quick Time video player)
- Annual Scrapbooks and t-shirts from Camp Fantastic
are a treat for all campers.
- See the list at left for additional resources.
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