Komen
kids
By Dave Woods • dwoods@officialkidsmag.com
Kari N., a breast cancer survivor, calls her son,
Charles, an "old soul."
"My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer
before I was born," the 9-year-old Bentonville
fourth grader told me. "I really feel lucky she
did survive or I wouldn't be here talking to you
right now."
Charles, a Central Park Elementary student,
is well aware how lucky he and his sister, Anna,
are and how breast cancer has impacted other
families who may not have been as fortunate.
During the month of October, Susan G.
Komen for the Cure, an organization focused
on raising funds to help find a cure for breast
cancer and supporting those families fighting it,
holds several fundraisers including Paint the Park
Pink, the Pink Ribbon Luncheon and and Swing
for a Cure. In April 2019 the annual Race for a
Cure will be held and Charles will be there.
"My friend Jack's mom was also diagnosed
with breast cancer," he said. "He does the race
with me. He's my very good friend."
To show his support for his mother and others
facing the disease, Charles and Anna have made
it their mission to raise funds and awareness of
Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Charles takes his
fundraising seriously, but has fun doing it. He
and Anna really are kid heroes.
"I made pine cones," he explained. "I pick
them up and put little ropes on them and put
pink and red glitter glue on them and make
Christmas ornaments."
Pink and red, he said, are the Komen colors.
"We sell them to make money to give to
Komen," he added. "I really like doing it. It's
fun and for a good cause. I think a lot of people
should do it. If you are into arts and crafts and
are a kind person, then this is right for you. I
really think that people should tell other people
and encourage them to donate some money,
volunteer or raise money and participate in
events that are happening."
Since 2012, Charles
and Anna have
raised $2,750
for Komen.
Kid heroes
raise funds
for a cure
Go to KOMENOZARK.ORG to learn more about the
organization and find opportunities to volunteer and donate.
8 • Off icial Kids Mag • OC T & NOV 2018