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The gift of a Hospital Party & Why it Lights me up!

The gift of a Hospital Party & Why it Lights me up!

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In this episode host Casey Taton shares a deeply personal interview conducted by Jen Chambers of the "Resilient" podcast. Casey opens up about her journey creating and running Little Moments, Big Dreams, Celebrations, an organization dedicated to bringing joy to children in hospitals. Listen as I detail the powerful impact of providing birthday parties, milestone celebrations, and moments of normalcy for kids facing serious medical challenges. Casey also candidly discusses her own medical battles, the emotional toll of working with sick children, and the importance of community support. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of resilience, compassion, and the extraordinary power of human connection to bring light into even the darkest of situations.

Highlights:

  • Little Moments, Big Dreams, Celebrations:
    • I explain the organization's mission: providing parties and celebrations for children in hospitals.
    • The organization provides birthday parties, milestone celebrations, sunshine bags, and holiday events.
    • Emphasis on bringing joy not only to the children but also to their parents and siblings.
    • The importance of celebrating milestones for children with long-term illnesses, such as cancer.
    • The impact of providing a sense of normalcy and joy in a challenging environment.
    • The community aspect of the work, and the importance of volunteers and donations.
    • The snack cart, and how that helps the parents.

Connect with Jen Chambers -https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_chambers_/

You can find me at:
https://www.instagram.com/cataton/
https://www.facebook.com/casey.taton/

You can find what sparks me at:
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AgeRtyojY/
https://www.instagram.com/lmbdcelebrations/

Music by: Jason and Ashley Scheufler
Artwork by: https://www.instagram.com/graphx_ink/








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