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Wonders & Worries Newsletter - August 2016

Ali Housmand, Wonders & Worries child life staff, with Karlee and Quade Steele

The Steele Family

“Wonders & Worries offered me suggestions of words to use to explain this life chapter of cancer to my son.”

During a hike in January 2015, life changed for Karlee Steele and her son, Quade, age nine. Karlee received a call that she had Stage 3 melanoma. Facing an intense surgery and recovery, Karlee sought Wonders & Worries’ guidance on how to talk to and prepare her son.

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Supporter Spotlight
The Paddock Family

"Wonders & Worries is an extension of the family. Help us spread the word to serve another child."

WATCH why Amy & Richard Paddock donate their time, talent and resources to Wonders & Worries.

Thank you, Velocity Credit Union, for partnering with Wonders & Worries during Youth Savings Month!

No Worries Classic

Now in its 9th year, the No Worries Classic keeps getting better! Our goal is to raise $275,000 - and you can help. Captain a team, join as a solo shooter or sponsor the big event on Oct. 21, 2016.

GET INVOLVED

Buy your ticket for the 2016 NARI Tour of Remodeled Homes September 24 -25. A portion of all ticket sales benefits Wonders & Worries. BUY TICKETS

We’re Batty for Family Fun!

Thanks to Capital Cruises and Young Texans Against Cancer, more than 200 client family members enjoyed a sunset Bat Cruise on Lady Bird Lake. Families with illness often face financial hardships, and can lack time and energy to plan outings. To alleviate this pressure, Wonders & Worries hosts quarterly Family Fun events for clients at no charge. Next up, Festifall!

Therapeutic Tip

Summer Reading List Triggers

Students are often assigned summer reading. Some books may bring up thoughts and feelings that are related to a loved one’s illness, anticipatory death or the loss of a person or pet. Help your child or teen process emotional responses to a story by discussing their strengths and how they handled stressful events in the past. Revisit coping mechanisms that work best for them. View our list of potentially triggering books and more ways to prepare for classroom conversations.

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Happy 15th Birthday!

This month Wonders & Worries celebrates its 15th birthday! Since 2001, we’ve served 6,500+ children & parents | Grown to 18 staff members | Added 3 bilingual team members | Opened 3 offices | Joined a national research study. Congratulate Meredith Cooper on 15 years of success!

Looking for a meaningful experience for your 9th-12th grader? Consider the 2016-2017 Teen Council. Capped at 30 teens, the Teen Council is a partnership for the academic year, rooted in the idea of training the next generation of volunteers and philanthropists. Your teen will earn service hours, organize an event, develop leadership skills and learn how to advocate for a cause.

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Recruiting Research Families

Spread the word! In collaboration with the University of Texas, Wonders & Worries' curriculum is in a national clinical trial. This study will provide support for us to serve even more children. Help us recruit families with a an early stage cancer diagnosis.

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Community Partnerships with Wonders & Worries

NARI Tour of Remodeled Homes
September 24-25, 2016
from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Grand Opening
October 13, 2016
from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Kendra Gives Back Party
November 15, 2016
from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Wonders & Worries Events

Teen Council Kick Off Party
September 11, 2016
from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Westlake Beach

Texas Mamma Jamma Ride
September 24,2016
from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

CEU Event: The Teenage Brain & Anxiety
October 6, 2016
from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Williamson County Office Opening
October 11, 2016
time TBD

No Worries Classic
October 21, 2016
from 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Unmasked
February 24, 2017
from 7 p.m. – Midnight

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