Official Kids Mag

October & November 2018

Official Kids Mag is specifically written for kids ages 5 to 12. It contains activities and stories ranging from kid heroes, cooking, gardening, STEAM, education, fun facts and much more every month.

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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

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