Local Charity to Hold Party for Critically Ill Children
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Jennifer Sherlock
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LOCAL CHARITY HOSTS SPECIAL DAY FOR CRITICALLY ILL CHILDREN AT INDEPENDENCE SEAPORT MUSEUM
–Caring Connection Party Lifts Spirits of Children with Life-Threatening Illnesses–
WHO: Casey Cares Foundation
WHAT: The 501(c)3 nonprofit organization will host a Caring Connection Party at the Independence Seaport Museum to provide critically ill children and their families with a heartwarming and uplifting activity where they bond, meet and support each other. At this event, participants can take self-guided tours to see the various ships and maritime exhibits on display. Additional activities include a hands-on craft, scavenger hunt and refreshments compliments of Swiss Haus Bakery. Caring Connection Parties give families an opportunity to focus on fun and relieve them from thinking about their hospital treatments and doctors’ appointments.
WHEN: Tuesday, July 15 from 1-3 p.m.
WHERE: Independence Seaport Museum
211 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
WHY: Casey Cares Foundation’s Caring Connection Program encourages families to meet, share and support each other while taking part in fun themed parties. This is one of several events being held for children fighting life-threatening illnesses and their families throughout the Greater Philadelphia area this year. More than 50 people are expected to attend, including Keith “Bubba” Wagner, who recently received a kidney transplant. Bubba is one of three adopted children with special needs being raised by a single mom, and he regularly attends a variety of Casey Cares Foundation activities.
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About the Casey Cares Foundation:
The Casey Cares Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides personalized, uplifting and ongoing programs with a special touch to critically ill children and family members throughout six states. Programs include: Family Festivities, Celebration Vacations, Birthday Blasts, Kami’s Jammies, Caring Connection group parties and Better Together. For more information, visit: www.CaseyCares.org.