Children/Youth Connection

Children are an important part of our Race and there is lots of fun to be had in the Children's Area. The Children's Area provides an opportunity to educate families about breast cancer in a non-threatening, positive environment. Often, when someone is diagnosed with cancer, the whole family may be experiencing fear, anger and other strong emotions. This may be the first time a child has seen the family in a sad and stressful situation. Children often feel they have to "fix it" or "help," and may internalize their own fears and confusion. The Children's Area has been developed to promote positive education about breast cancer, fitness and fun. Families enjoy activities and pick up goodies for the little ones, all while visiting with some surprise guests.

Information to help Children Understand

Talking with Your Children

This 2-sided fact sheet discusses how to talk to your children about your breast cancer diagnosis. A discussion about genes and breast cancer and BSE is also included. This item is available to download for free, please click the DOWNLOAD button to the left. Or you may also purchase in packages. 50 per package / 8 1/2" x 11" 2-sided fact sheet discussing how to talk with your children about breast cancer.

The Hope Tree - Kids Talk About Breast Cancer

The Hope Tree is a wonderful resource to teach children about breast cancer. This book is brought to life using loveable animal characters that help children explore the fear and uncertainty that comes with breast cancer. This beloved and believable book is a true comfort to a child in the midst of a family facing a breast cancer diagnosis. The soft covered book is 8 ½" x 11" with 22 pages. $8.50

What's Happening to Mom?

This 16-page informative booklet provides breast cancer survivors with various ways to inform children about breast cancer. It also offers ways to communicate openly and effectively while helping the child cope. The Table of Contents is as follows: Telling Your Children; Preparing Yourself; Children's Worries; Honesty and Safety; Allowing Your Children to Help; How Your Children Cope; Information for Specific Age Children and Resources. This item is available to download for free. Or you may also purchase in packages. 10 per package. This 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" 16-page informative booklet provides breast cancer survivors with various ways to inform children about breast cancer

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Thank you to Mary Rasmussen, Children's Area Chair.