~What is the Give Me A Break Foundation?

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Give Me A Break Foundation provides children and siblings of cancer patients a much-needed break. Kids and siblings of cancer patients are going through a scary, stressful, and difficult experience.  It is often hard for parents to devote the time or energy their children might need while they themselves are going through treatment. We want to help.

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Give Me A Break provides kids, ages 4-14, with fun monthly outings. We give them the opportunity to get out and do something great, meet other kids going through a similar situation, and meet counselors who can provide emotional support. Give Me A Break was started by and is run by high school students who want to provide a fun, safe, and supportive environment while doing something good for their community.

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These outings will be free to all participants. Students will fundraise year-round to provide outings to places such as movies, picnics, Sky High, Color Me Mine, bowling, the zoo, and many others. Outings will take place once a month and kids can sign up online for one outing at a time. 

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There will always be plenty of high-school counselors on each outing, as well as a few adult chaperones. Some counselors will be CPR and First-Aid certified and will receive sensitivity training from a psychologist. Transportation will not be provided, however all outings will be local in the San Fernando Valley. 

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We are seeking donations to help run this incredible organization. Let’s help our kids be kids and give these parents and their children a much-needed break.

 

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