Kelley talks about her son, Mason, who was first diagnosed with cancer at age 5 and how his passing at age 11 inspires her to help other families and children in the hospital.
She talks about her son's experience with cancer along with what inspired her to start Mason's Toybox.
She shares how her non-profit organization delivers toys to children in the hospital, along with their siblings, and gift cards for the parents during November and December of each year.
She talks about where she found her strength during the final two years of her son's life in the hospital.
Kelley shares how she processed the grief once her son passed away and how the grief has changed over the last 6 years. She talks about how her son's diagnosis and death has made her a stronger and better person, along with how it has transformed her.
She discusses the difference between research and awareness when considering charitable donations.
Finally, Kelley shares how families who have children in the hospital can use Google to search for local resources in the area that may be able to provide additional help.
Join us as Kelley shares her inspirational story.
59: Amy Bennet- HLHS, Heart Failure, and Supporting Other CHD Families
58: Margaret Keller - Superhero Mom Who Provides Capes To Children With CHD.
57: Brandi Stafford - Mom of Two Children with CHD, one of whom also has Asperger’s Syndrome.
56: Jodie Lemacks - CHD Mom and Advocate Who Connects and Supports CHD Families Throughout The United States.
55: Kristine Slovis - CHD Mom & Organizer of the Super Hero Heart Run In Virginia
54: Kelli Kelley - Holding The Hands Of NICU Families
53: Amanda & Patrick Reck -Life After Their Son's Heart Transplant.
51: Alyssa Riedl - Life Is Moving Along -8 Children - 2 Biological - 6 Adopted!
50: Kelly Blumenthal - CHD Mom, Advocating for Families and Children, Fundraising, And Always Inspiring!
49: Tara Tench- The Challenges of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
48: Jolene Philo-How Trauma and PTSD Affect Children Who Experience Long Hospital Stays and Surgery.
47: Kayla Aimee - Her Daughter Born at 25 weeks, Stayed 6 months in the NICU, and Thriving Today.
46: Melody Nutall- Anencephaly And Making The Most Of Life To Help Other Children and Families.
45: Meagan Nash- Down Syndrome And Changing People's Perceptions Concerning Children With Special Needs
44. Kathy McClelland - Cri du Chat Syndrome and Beauty In Broken Dreams
43: Celeste Brown - Discovering Your Child Has Congenital Heart Disease When She Is 3 Years Old.
42: Ellen Stumbo - Advocating for Children With Special Needs While Raising Two Daughters, One With Down Syndrome and One With Cerebral Palsy.
41: Kristie Klagges -Persevering Through 5 Heart Surgeries And A Heart Transplant.
40: Dana Laukhuf - Congenital Heart Disease Survivor, Who Is Raising 3 Children With CHD.
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