What is the 'Make It Better' group?

The 'Make It Better' (MIB) group is composed of retired teachers who write letters to children with bone cancer.

How do letters help children with cancer?

Letters provide children with a sense of being valued, loved, and respected, offering encouragement during difficult treatments.

Ian Michaud is a patient who has received letters from the 'Make It Better' agents and found them very exciting and personalized.

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Retired Teachers Mail Hope to Kids with Cancer

14 Dec

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Summary

Retired teachers write letters to children battling bone cancer.
The 'Make It Better' group ensures personalized mail for patients.
Handwritten letters provide comfort and a sense of being valued.

Retired Teachers Mail Hope to Kids with Cancer

A heartwarming initiative by retired teachers is bringing joy and comfort to young patients battling bone cancer. These educators, ranging in age from their late seventies to their mid-nineties, have become 'MIB agents' for the 'Make It Better' program, a project founded to support children undergoing treatment.

Recognizing the need for engaging activities and emotional support, the 'Make It Better' group focuses on sending personalized letters to a list of 38 patients each month. This effort aims to make young warriors like Ian Michaud, who has faced amputations and chemotherapy, feel valued and understood.

The impact of these letters extends beyond simple communication; they serve as powerful beacons of hope. Patients and their families describe the excitement of receiving mail, noting how it offers a tangible connection and a reminder that people care about their struggles with osteosarcoma, offering encouragement that resonates deeply.