Worldwide Support Event: "Ring of Yellow Heart"

THE BIGGEST SUPPORT EVENT OF ITS KIND! Monty’s yellow heart will be travelling around the world in 365 days. The Yellow Heart will be passed from one child to another within the same and different countries while forming a “good luck” ring.

Follow the event on Facebook/Yellow Heart . Become a fan!

Read event details .

Read event details in Spanish - El evento del círculo del Corazón Amarillo

Read event details in French - Le Cercle du Cœur d’Or

Watch the introductory video on youtube!

This is NOT a fundraising event! This is an event to say to children "We know what you are going through, we are thinking of you and we wish you all the best in your difficult journey" - SHOW YOUR SUPPORT by becoming a fan of the event on Facebook - Yellow Heart Event and drop a line to say "go kids! good luck!"

Practical ways to cope with emotional effects of cancer!

Has your child been diagnosed with cancer? It is an overwhelming life-changing experience. We aim to give you and your child practical ways of coping with the emotional effects of cancer. It includes suggestions of how you can help yourself, your child and your family as well as other sources of help and support.

As a parent your world has changed with the cancer diagnosis of your child. As most people experience, it is a rollercoaster ride for your child and you (including family and friends). While you have to deal with day-to-day medical treatments, jobs, family and friends, you don’t normally notice how much this whole experience is draining you physically and emotionally.

But don’t worry! We are here to show you practical ways to help your child and yourself during and after the treatments.

Tip 1 – The best medicine is the laughter: Invite laughter again- find out HOW

Tip 2 – Peace of mind with cancer travel insurance: Get rid of your travel fears with cancer travel insurance- find out HOW

Tip 3 – Enhance the quality of quite time: How to help your child who simply chooses to do nothing

Tip 4 - An easy way of reducing stress – dark chocolate: For parents - Read on

Call for GVHD (graft-versus-host diseases) sufferers!

Have you had a thorough dermatological testing done?

We have received many emails within the past few years from the skin GVHD sufferers about how to deal with skin GVHD – redness, rashes, scaled skin, itchiness and so on.

GVHD is an area we still know very little about therefore we have decided to dedicate a section for it where all ages may benefit from. Read on...

 

News around the world on childhood cancers

Monty’s Corner brings the latest news on childhood cancers from around the world.

Leukaemias - ALL, AML, CML

Lymphomas - Hodgkin's lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Liver Cancers - Hepatoblastoma, Hepatocellular carcinoma

Kidney Cancers - Wilms tumour, Clear Cell Sarcoma

Sarcomas - Osteosarcoma, Ewing’s Sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma

Cancers of the Central Nervous System - Gliomas, Neuroblastoma

Other Types of Cancers - Retinoblastoma, Germ Cell Tumours

If your child has a type that is not mentioned here, please let us know.

WHY?

Why in my brain?
It caused me so much pain.
Why in my head?
Perhaps somewhere else instead.
Why in my brain?
We tried a fluid drain.

I just want to walk like you.
I’ve had enough now, haven’t you too?

Poem from Sophie Pollock who lost her battle with cancer in 2007.

Things you can do on Difficult Days

Talk about the child who has died.
Write a letter to him/her.
Eat his/her favourite food.
Watch a video of him/her.
Wear one of his/her clothes like a scarf.
Light a candle.
Look at photos.
Listen to his/her favourite music.
Visit the grave.
Cry, laugh, scream.
Release a balloon with a message.

Some tips for parents and siblings.

What’s the Point?

What’s the point of eyes,
If you’re not here to see?
What’s the point of ears,
If you cannot hear me?
Every sense on my body,
Useless as a broken toy,
What’s the point of beauty,
If you cannot enjoy?

Cry of a parent - by JK.