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Hasbro Children’s Names Ethan James
its 2023 Champion Child
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Born with sickle cell disease, the 10-year-old Coventry boy has been a lifelong patient of the hospital and has overcome his medical challenges with courage and determination.
Meet Ethan |
The Adolescent Leadership Council Lifts Up Teens
Living with Chronic Illnesses |
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Founded in 2005 by then-resident physician Gary Maslow, donor-funded TALC is a support and mentorship program for 13- to 18-year-olds who have a chronic illness. TALC hosts monthly meetings on the first Thursday of every month, as well as social events, leadership retreats, and an annual summer camp. Meetings include collaborative activities and group discussion led by medical residents from The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.
Learn more about TALC |
Meet Matthew. Now 15 years old,
he’s beat pediatric cancer TWICE! |
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Stephanie Beaudry often refers to her son, Matthew, 15, as “one in a million.” And he truly is. Matthew was successfully treated at Hasbro Children’s Hospital for pineal blastoma—a rare and aggressive tumor in the brain’s pineal gland—not once but twice. He was first diagnosed when he was seven months old and again at age four.
His friends at the vocational technical high school he attends in Fall River can’t relate to the challenges he faces. But his friends at The Adolescent Leadership Council (TALC) at Hasbro Children’s Hospital sure can.
Read more about Matthew and his experience with TALC |
| Now Online: The 2023 Issue of Caring for Kids |
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In this issue of Caring for Kids, read the above story about Matthew and the TALC program as well as an article about the Healing Arts Program, fundraising efforts in the community, and how to deal with a picky eater.
Read the latest issue » |
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| Compelled By a Strong Desire to Help, Tom and Cathy Lawson are Generous Supporters of Hasbro Children’s |
The Lawsons made their first gift to Hasbro Children’s Hospital in 2017. Cathy explains, “Our son is grown now, but I remember when he was younger how important it was to us and the community to have a children’s hospital close by.”
Read their story |
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| Community Fundraising Events Make a Big Difference |
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Few things are more inspiring than seeing supporters come together in creative ways to support Hasbro Children’s patients and their families. The hospital welcomes gifts from outside fundraisers of all styles and sizes. And even kids can make a difference. For example, 8-year-old Theo (pictured above) raised $1,000 this past summer at his second-annual lemonade stand. Hearing about kids with COVID and other illnesses from his mom gave him the idea to take action.
Learn about hosting your own fundraiser |
| Save the Dates for the Following 2023 Events! |
May 11, 2023
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July 24, 2023
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August 19, 2023
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| Hasbro Children’s Hospital is Now on Instagram! |
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| Donors just like you help to make a difference every day. Thank you for being part of the Hasbro Children's family. |
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Bullying at School: Empower Your Child to Stand up to Bullies
A Lifespan blog by Donald Laliberte, LICSW |
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Bullying is a serious problem for youth. One in five youth report being bullied at school (National Center for Education Statistics, 2022). Often, no adults or peers step in to help. Bullying can have serious negative effects, not only on the child being bullied, but also on bystanders and the person doing the bullying. It can cause students to miss school and can lead to a decline in academic performance. It can also affect a child’s mental health, leading to or worsening anxiety and depression, and can contribute to thoughts of suicide. Even though it’s a difficult topic, it’s important for you to be able to talk with your child and take action when bullying occurs.
Empower your child |
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