Kesem's Blog: Resources & Stories

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New Names for the Kesem Programs You Love

Where Are They Now: Counselor Meg "Ketchup" Hopkins

Where Are They Now: Missouri Founder Adam "Steak" Ryan

Man Up to Cancer: Spotlight on Kesem

Introducing "Kesem Together"

Where Are They Now: Counselor Sean "Baloo" Allsop-Pukahi

Where Are They Now: Camper Turned Kesem Staff Haley "Comet" Gumenick

“The Stuff of Magic” Brings Joy to Employees and Kesem Kids

Where Are They Now: Minnesota Chapter Founder Zach "Binx" Morris

Where Are They Now: Camper Turned Student Leader Jinger "Scout" Axelson

New Georgetown Study Shows Kesem Improves Quality of Life for Kids Facing a Parent's Cancer

Where Are They Now: MIT Chapter Founder Christina Bognet

Teaching Children How to Cope with a Parent with Cancer

Helping Children Cope When a Parent Has Cancer: A Guide for Educators and Staff

Elderly man giving support to friend with loved one who has cancer

What to Say to Someone Whose Loved One Has Cancer

Grief and Birthdays: Celebrating After Losing a Loved One

Group of happy children in a park smiling and making heart gestures

What is Cause Marketing? Strategies & Examples

Happy group of engaged employees acting fun and silly together

What Is Employee Engagement?

How to Support an Adolescent When a Parent is Diagnosed with Cancer

How to Talk to Kids About Cancer

The Unexpected Role: When Children Become Caregivers

Online Support: Virtual Communities For Kids Dealing With A Parent's Cancer

Fostering Hope And Positivity In Kids During A Parent's Cancer Treatment

Supporting Children Through Parental Cancer: A Guide for Educators And School Staff

Helping Children Cope With A Parent's Chemotherapy

Understanding Childhood Reactions: How A Parent's Cancer Impacts Children Emotionally

Special Days: Celebrating Birthdays and Holidays After Losing A Parent to Cancer

Special Days: Celebrating Birthdays and Holidays During Cancer Treatment

Building A Support Network: The Power of Peer Support

Balancing a Parent’s Cancer Treatment With Children’s Routines: Maintaining Normalcy in Extraordinary Circumstances

Supporting Children After the Loss of a Parent to Cancer

How to Talk to Your Children About Your Cancer Recurrence

Telling Your Children You Have Cancer

Summer Camp Programming Models: Their Role and Impact on Youth Development

Short & Long-Term Importance of Psychosocial Peer Support for Kids Facing a Parent's Cancer Diagnosis

The Impact Young Adult Mentors Make in a Peer-Led Organization

The Role & Impact of Young Adult Mentors for Kids Facing Childhood Trauma

The Psychological Impact of a Parent’s Cancer on Children

Meet Some of Our Team Kesem Runners

Thank You for a Magical Summer

Coming Home to Kesem

I Spy A Butterfly

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