Wonders & Worries Newsletter - September 2016
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The Nelson-Kleck Family
“I felt overwhelmed with questions about what to tell the kids about my cancer. I wanted to be open and honest, but I also didn’t want to scare them or make them worry.”
When Monique was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, she and her husband, Tom, were extremely concerned for their three children, Kara (12), Erik (10) and Marcella (4). Here's how Wonders & Worries helped.
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Win a 7- Day Trip to South America!
Don't miss out! The top fundraiser for our 9th Annual No Worries Classic will win a 7 day / 6 night trip for two to Colombia, valued at over $12,000! Captain a team, join as a solo shooter or sponsor the big event on Oct. 21, 2016.
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Easy Meal Coordination It can be hard to know how to help a family facing a serious illness. Dinner Elf can help! Dinner Elf provides chefs who grocery shop, cook homemade dinners and clean up. Set up a group meal coordination page and Dinner Elf will match 10% of your group’s gift as a donation to W&W.
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Host an Event for Wonders & Worries
Hosting an event is a fun way to support our work. For his 6th birthday, Jackson asked friends and family to donate art supplies instead of buying him gifts. We were touched. Thank you!
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Community Partnership Events
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Window into Wonders & Worries "Rowdy," a therapy dog from Austin Dog Alliance, joined our monthly check in groups to offer support and calmness to our clients. He was so interested in the activity, he had to get a closer look!
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Therapeutic Tip: How Busy is Too Busy?
by Ali Houshmand, Wonders & Worries Child Life Staff
There is nothing wrong with school-aged children participating in multiple activities. Children do well with – and enjoy – a healthy level of structure in their daily life.
So how do parents figure out if a child is too scheduled, too busy, or stretched too thin? There’s not a black and white approach, but parents need to determine if activities are enriching the child’s life.
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We're Opening a 4th Office! Have you heard? Next month we're opening our first office in Williamson County. Join us Tuesday, Oct. 11 from
10 a.m. - 12 p.m for tours and treats. Chris Almendarez, President, Round Rock Express, will speak about their family's experience with Wonders & Worries. Address: 805 West University Ave., Suite 117, Georgetown, Texas, 78626
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Professional CEU & Networking Event
Oct. 13 | 3 - 7 p.m.
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Help us Win a $10,000 Grant
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