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- Celebrate Teens! Andre Sobel River Of Life Foundation
ProblemChildren who face a catastrophic illness are often isolated from their peers. They have wisdom and insight beyond their years, and much to teach friends and family of others who are diagnosed with life threatening. Especially about the meaning of friendship. In recognition of these courageous young people, the Andre Sobel River of Life Foundation annually sponsors the Andre Sobel Award for teens ages 12-21, a writing contest on the topic "Friendship in the Face of Illness". The Gift Your gift will give a $20 gift certificate to all teens who enter the Andre Sobel Essay Award Contest. This annual Award is a contest just for young people who have survived catastrophic illness, like cancer. Each year hundreds of entrants compete to win the top prize ($5000). Teens submit a thoughtful essay about their experience with illness that speaks directly to other kids. The topic in 2008 was Friendship in the Face of Illness. If an entrant does not win a top prize, they are rewarded with a beautiful certificate and a $25 gift card in appreciation of their courage in discussing such a difficult time in their lives. Your gift of $25 recognizes the courage and wisdom of these brave kids.
$20.00 - Cellphone Minutes Andre Sobel River Of Life Foundation
ProblemSometimes the simplest things -- like lack of money -- can keep a single dad from staying in touch with his children at home while he cares for his critically ill child in the hospital. When a child has a life threatening illness, it is stressful enough. For single parents, the choices can be impossible. While a dad cares for his child with a brain tumor in the hospital, he worries about his other children at home. Help to relieve his financial burdens and soften his stress. The Gift Your gift will pay for a month of cellphone minutes so that a single dad caring for his child at the hospital can keep in touch with other children and family back home.$35.00 - Bring a Grandparent Andre Sobel River Of Life Foundation
ProblemWhen a child is diagnosed with a life threatening illness, life changes in an instant. Dad might quit his job to be at the hospital with his child, but who will help out at home if dad is single or mom takes on more hours to support the family? Siblings need a loving parent now more than ever. The Gift Your gift will pay for transportation for a grandparent to visit and care for the siblings at home. Your gift will help with gas, a long distance bus ticket, or plane fare. Not only will your gift give siblings their loving grandparent to care for them during this fragile time, but it will give Dad peace of mind knowing that he can focus on his sick child's healing.$150.00 - Help A Single Dad Andre Sobel River Of Life Foundation
ProblemSometimes the simplest thing -- like having enough money for bus fare -- can keep a father and child from getting to the hospital for the child's regular chemotherapy. The Gift A simple gift of $10 can pay bus fare for dad and his child to get to and from the hospital, ensuring that the child receives critical medical treatment. When your child is seriously ill, it is stressful enough. Help relieve a family's financial burden so that dad can focus on helping his child heal.$10.00 - Pay The Rent Andre Sobel River Of Life Foundation
ProblemWhen a child is critically ill, things happen fast. After the shock of the initial diagnosis, a family's finances can quickly unravel, especially for a single parent. Medical bills add up, and soon a single parent might quit his job to be with his child. When the rent comes due, and there isn't enough money to pay it, the parent can even risk losing his home. The Gift Your generous gift will help a single parent family stay stable and in their home while their child is in treatment for a catastrophic illness. By paying a month's rent, you relieve a family's immediate financial burden and give mom or dad breathing room. Now they can focus on helping their child heal.$500.00