Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Children of Color With Cancer Support Groups
Ok so I saw a need, and I hope I don't get any flack for it. I noticed that there were not very many support groups for people of color with cancer, and so I started one. The group I started is called Children of Color With Cancer (looking for a shorter form, maybe CCWC or something, if you have any ideas please comment).
The group is intended to provide a much needed forum for people of color with cancer. It does not exclude any race. Let me make that clear. However, this group discusses the issue of cancer specific to children of ethnic or mixed backgrounds.
I don't feel like I need to explain, but I will for anyone who wants to challenge me on this. After writing Wonderful Wigs, I wanted to make it available to all children, but especially for the children that will identify strongly with the main character, Aisha. I began to search for groups like this, but as I searched through the cancer support groups, I couldn't find Aisha. I began to think, do children of color get cancer? When you visit the hospitals they are definately there, but online, I just didn't see the support for them. So I felt like it was needed. Yes, cancer affects all people of all races, however, it does affect us differently in some ways. That is a FACT.
So I wanted to create a group where they could discuss these differences openly, without feeling awkward, or not having someone who can relate, or identify with how their skin turned blue or black as tar from the chemo. Or should I stay natural after my hair grows back or get a perm? Or whatever other specific problems they may face.
Like I said people of all races are welcomed if you feel like you can offer support or get support.
The group is intended to provide a much needed forum for people of color with cancer. It does not exclude any race. Let me make that clear. However, this group discusses the issue of cancer specific to children of ethnic or mixed backgrounds.
I don't feel like I need to explain, but I will for anyone who wants to challenge me on this. After writing Wonderful Wigs, I wanted to make it available to all children, but especially for the children that will identify strongly with the main character, Aisha. I began to search for groups like this, but as I searched through the cancer support groups, I couldn't find Aisha. I began to think, do children of color get cancer? When you visit the hospitals they are definately there, but online, I just didn't see the support for them. So I felt like it was needed. Yes, cancer affects all people of all races, however, it does affect us differently in some ways. That is a FACT.
So I wanted to create a group where they could discuss these differences openly, without feeling awkward, or not having someone who can relate, or identify with how their skin turned blue or black as tar from the chemo. Or should I stay natural after my hair grows back or get a perm? Or whatever other specific problems they may face.
Like I said people of all races are welcomed if you feel like you can offer support or get support.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Help
Happy New Year!
Many of you have already read about my first Children's book, Wonderful Wigs. If not, take a look at my profile for more information. It's a children's book intended for ages 4-10. It tells a story about a little girl named Aisha, recounting her battle with cancer, chemo, and the loss of her hair. In the end she finds that wigs aren't so bad, but she doesn't need one to be beautiful.
Here's the dilema. At the end of this month January 30, 2009, we plan to visit a local children's hospital (Children's Healthcare of Atlanta) to do a book reading. Initially I just wanted to give out a few copies to some of the kids. After visiting the hospital last week and seeing how many kids are affected with cancer and are undergoing chemo right now, my heart nearly broke and I wanted to give them all a copy of the book and coloring book.
Here's how you can help. We still need about 50 more copies of each book. I have started a book sponsorship program on my website http://www.chaunarcher.com/ . If you go to my bookstore you can click "sponsor a child" next to the book you would like to sponsor. You don't pay S&H. If you like you can leave special instructions when purchasing the book, with your name or company name, and we note in the book, donated by _____ . For our Jan 30th reading, orders have to be made by the 20th. You can sponsor after that, because we plan to do several more this year.
The book is $18.99 and the coloring book is $8.50. This is very minimal and you can order as many copies as you like. We also have corporate sponsorship if your company would like to sponsor a bundle at a discount. If you cannot please pass on the info to help us meet our goal.
I wish all of you success in this New Year! Thanks!
Many of you have already read about my first Children's book, Wonderful Wigs. If not, take a look at my profile for more information. It's a children's book intended for ages 4-10. It tells a story about a little girl named Aisha, recounting her battle with cancer, chemo, and the loss of her hair. In the end she finds that wigs aren't so bad, but she doesn't need one to be beautiful.
Here's the dilema. At the end of this month January 30, 2009, we plan to visit a local children's hospital (Children's Healthcare of Atlanta) to do a book reading. Initially I just wanted to give out a few copies to some of the kids. After visiting the hospital last week and seeing how many kids are affected with cancer and are undergoing chemo right now, my heart nearly broke and I wanted to give them all a copy of the book and coloring book.
Here's how you can help. We still need about 50 more copies of each book. I have started a book sponsorship program on my website http://www.chaunarcher.com/ . If you go to my bookstore you can click "sponsor a child" next to the book you would like to sponsor. You don't pay S&H. If you like you can leave special instructions when purchasing the book, with your name or company name, and we note in the book, donated by _____ . For our Jan 30th reading, orders have to be made by the 20th. You can sponsor after that, because we plan to do several more this year.
The book is $18.99 and the coloring book is $8.50. This is very minimal and you can order as many copies as you like. We also have corporate sponsorship if your company would like to sponsor a bundle at a discount. If you cannot please pass on the info to help us meet our goal.
I wish all of you success in this New Year! Thanks!
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