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This inspiring, hands-on event brings together volunteers to assemble gift bags for children battling cancer. Before the activity begins, Elana Koenig—teen cancer survivor, singer, speaker, and founder of Koenig Childhood Cancer Foundation—delivers a moving presentation titled “How I Turned My Pain into Purpose for Other Children.” and the story of the gift bags.
Children are encouraged to participate, gaining valuable lessons in leadership, empathy, and the importance of giving back. A full project overview is available upon request.
Thank you and hug your children often!
About Koenig Childhood Cancer Foundation:
Founded in 2020 by an 11-year-old (now 15) cancer survivor, Elana Koenig, with just $900 from her piggy bank, Koenig Childhood Cancer Foundation (KCCF) offers vital financial and emotional support to children battling cancer. In this short span, Elana and KCCF volunteers have raised more than $1.5 million, aiding 3,500 families by covering medical costs, hospital visits, and special moment celebrations. 30,000 gift /care bags were delivered to hospitalized children fighting cancer. Dive deeper into KCCF at www.thekccf.org.
We are incredibly proud of our founder, Elana Koenig, 15 y/o cancer survivor for being honored as the Youngest Rad Human on the several times Grammy Award Winning The Kelly Clarkson Show on July 23rd, 2024. You can watch it here:
Elana's Instagram clip (part of the interview)
Elana's Youtube clip starts at 6.20 (full interview)
We invite you to learn more about our founder and KCCF's impact in the inspiring July 24, 2023 People magazine feature, titled "Teen Who Beat Cancer Saves Boy 3, Struggling with the Same Disease in Ukraine” Mark is now cancer-free!
Age Minimum (with Adult): 3+, Minimum Age:16+
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