In 2020, local children were still diagnosed with cancer, still FIGHT BIG BATTLES underwent rigorous treatment regimens, and still fought every day for their survival. Pediatric cancer did not come to a halt as the global pandemic spread into our region. Thankfully, Keaton’s Child Cancer Alliance still remained an invaluable resource when the unimaginable occurred – the vulnerable population we serve was confronted by COVID-19. These resilient young warriors inspired us to relentlessly fulfill our mission.

Mind Map Journaling
Journaling is a well known emotional coping tool. It’s helpful for our families to have a place to write down the events of the day, so they can remember important milestones, but also to express their feelings, thoughts, and questions. However, writing in journal form is not for everyone, especially younger kids where writing sentences could be daunting. This is where using the concept of a mind map, often used for brainstorming and planning, can come in.