A great thing about growing up in a small town is the sense of community and camaraderie one will always have with those you grew up with in the school yard – Alicia was a few years younger than me and a best friend of Arova’s founder – Megan. Although years went by and we all followed our own paths it is great to see our paths cross again and with a common interest – to give back to others.
Golden Kidz is a non-profit organization created to assist with the emotional and financial needs of families with children diagnosed with cancer and to bring childhood cancer awareness to the community (GoldenKidz, 2014). I was honored to be asked to take part in their 1st Annual Holiday Jam in 2013 and meet all the other amazing vendors who attended the event – most especially BATMAN!
Thanks for the introduction to such a great organization. I often think about kids with cancer and their families upon reflection when I drive past Children’s Hospital here in St. Louis. When do we get to hear about BATMAN?
Batman and his other superhero friends visit children in hospitals, attend birthday parties and other events. Another focus is their battle against bullying.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/GKCrusades4Heroes/224282814419754
Love this idea!!! Seeing and hearing about kids with cancer is ALWAYS a heart breaker for me and this is such a wonderful, fun, and loving way to keep kids having fun and smiling!!!