The Rehabilitation Institute of Kansas City was fortunate enough to receive a donation from givingSOLO this week for Project Marley. givingSOLO is a local non profit organization with a mission to link children with brain tumors to optimal health care options through education, creation, and compassion. The organization’s programs provide fun and creative opportunities for community involvement while aiding in the advancement of research and providing innovative ways of coping for children with brain tumors. Supporting the development of young philanthropists, creative expression, and complementary and alternative medicine, givingSOLO is committed to providing children with the tools to cultivate a more creative and compassionate culture. Complementary and Alternative Medicine, which includes but is not limited to art therapy, music therapy, and dance and movement therapy, has been shown to be a fundamental resource in facilitating healing, expression, and coping for children with brain tumors. It is their goal to offer programs promoting the arts in the lives of all children while exploring entertaining, creative ways to fund pediatric brain tumor research and patient assistance programs. givingSOLO is dedicated to providing education, awareness, and support to the community, and by working together we can foster a stronger sense of generosity and compassion in the hearts of our children.
Project Marley is in the honor of a beautiful little girl, Marley. Marley had astrocytomas. Astrocytomas comes from the star shaped cells in the brain that compose the supportive tissue. Like many tumors the cause of Astrocytomas is unknown. Marley lost her battle on October 11,2011. Journal entries made on CaringBridge.com about Marley's journey remind followers that even in times of heartache hope is not gone.
The donation from givingSOLO will go towards music, drama and art therapy during our summer programs. Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 9th from 6:00PM - 8:00PM when givingSOLO and the Rehabilitation Institute of Kansas City bring you "For The Love of Art" and silent auction.
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