Grace Young
There With Care
Dates: 7/17/17, 8/14/17, 8/16/17
During my first three visits to There With Care, I learned a lot about how having a sick child can affect a family. I decided to work with this organization because last year, my brother became very ill and almost died. He was misdiagnosed several times, and it was incredibly stressful for our entire family not knowing what was wrong with him. I believe that sickness is the ultimate injustice because it attacks people at random. Fortunately my brother has mostly recovered and is back to attending school and playing sports. While my family was greatly affected by my brother’s sickness, we were fortunate enough to be able to access multiple doctors, hospitals, and opinions. I can’t imagine what it would be like for a family who does not have the resources to do the same. There With Care addresses this injustice by helping to alleviate some of the stresses of everyday life, so that parents can focus on their sick child. After attending the training day, I had gained an entirely new perspective on what this can mean for a family. To mention a few, some of the challenges that these families face include access to fresh food, care and attention for siblings, and lack of reliable transportation. On my first visit after training, we helped organize “baby essentials kits,” intended for parents who have given birth to babies with critical illness. This situation is particularly traumatizing and parents certainly do not have time to purchase items they may need while waiting in the NICU. A baby essential kit includes diapers, books, strollers, cribs, and clothing, and other items which parents can utilize. On my next visit, I went shopping for school supplies for a boy recovering from cancer. He was incredibly excited to return to school and to go back to a normal life, and it was inspiring to watch what a positive attitude he had after going through such a horrible experience. Our health is often something that we take for granted, but after working with There With Care I have become so much more grateful for each normal day.
There With Care
Dates: 7/17/17, 8/14/17, 8/16/17
During my first three visits to There With Care, I learned a lot about how having a sick child can affect a family. I decided to work with this organization because last year, my brother became very ill and almost died. He was misdiagnosed several times, and it was incredibly stressful for our entire family not knowing what was wrong with him. I believe that sickness is the ultimate injustice because it attacks people at random. Fortunately my brother has mostly recovered and is back to attending school and playing sports. While my family was greatly affected by my brother’s sickness, we were fortunate enough to be able to access multiple doctors, hospitals, and opinions. I can’t imagine what it would be like for a family who does not have the resources to do the same. There With Care addresses this injustice by helping to alleviate some of the stresses of everyday life, so that parents can focus on their sick child. After attending the training day, I had gained an entirely new perspective on what this can mean for a family. To mention a few, some of the challenges that these families face include access to fresh food, care and attention for siblings, and lack of reliable transportation. On my first visit after training, we helped organize “baby essentials kits,” intended for parents who have given birth to babies with critical illness. This situation is particularly traumatizing and parents certainly do not have time to purchase items they may need while waiting in the NICU. A baby essential kit includes diapers, books, strollers, cribs, and clothing, and other items which parents can utilize. On my next visit, I went shopping for school supplies for a boy recovering from cancer. He was incredibly excited to return to school and to go back to a normal life, and it was inspiring to watch what a positive attitude he had after going through such a horrible experience. Our health is often something that we take for granted, but after working with There With Care I have become so much more grateful for each normal day.
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