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‍‍‍‍‍‍‍Parents with little money, children with little knowledge, families that are losing hope; this is the reason I want to make a change. ‍‍‍ Everyday millions of kids are told the devastating news that they have cancer. I want to give them a chance at life, while putting that beautiful smile on their face. Many organizations like The Four Diamonds, Make a Wish, and The Ronald McDonald House, have the same view on this subject that I do. Using the four way test I will insure my audience that attending Thons and other Cancer Organizations do make a difference in people’s lives. ‍‍‍‍ Organizations like ‍The Ronald McDonald House ‍provide shelter for cancer patients and their families, while going through treatments. They give comfort and affordability to the long road ahead of recovery. It would cost hundreds of dollars to take money out of your pockets to pay for a hotel for a descent size family. The Ronald McDonald House gives families the option to save money and stay in a very sanitary and safe environment. From prior experience I know that the long road trips from my house in Spring Grove to Hershey Medical Center were very tiring and costly. My parents tried their best but still found it hard to stay grounded while dealing with financial issues along the way. So this wonderful foundation gave them the peace of mind they needed to carry on with their child’s journey. Another Foundation that is absolutely inspiring to me is The Four Diamonds Organization. Growing up we were a four diamonds family, and this group was a great help to the family. Back in seventh grade I started participating in the ‍‍‍Spring Grove Mini Thon. ‍‍‍Words can’t express the feeling I gained in my chest while watching the grand total rising above the crowd of students. Knowing that a family somewhere in the world was going to receive the news that they were not alone and that their child will now have the money they need to precede forward with treatments; brought tears to my eyes. ‍Not only do these foundations help cancer patients and their families financially ‍, it helps the whole family emotionally also. If there are other siblings involved, they do their best to keep them in a positive state of mind and provide consoling if needed. One organization that does help others in need is Olivia’s House. They let siblings from all over come and socialize with other children, it relieves emotions and helps everyone cope with the feelings they have towards the situation‍‍‍. ‍‍‍ It is the truth, because everyone involved doesn’t hide anything from the family, and they give all donations to the organizations they belong to. I believe it is absolutely fair to everyone involved; it gives an ill child a better chance at life, and makes the road to recovery easy to deal with, emotionally and physically. This could build good will because, kids who do overcome childhood cancer will realize that so many people helped them through their journey; and they will want to help others in need like themselves. Friendships could be built with siblings through Olivia’s House, by being with people they can relate to. Also most patients would build friendships with their doctors and other participants ( like in Mini Thon.) This most defiantly benefits everyone involved, especially the child who is suffering from cancer and needs help to proceed forward in their treatments. All these organizations help the child with cancer and everyone around them, they do an outstanding job. Mini Thons and other cancer organizations help kids in need. That is why I feel that volunteering in programs that make their experience a little more easy and affordable, impacts a lot of people’s lives and has a positive benefit of helping others. The four way test showed me and hopefully my readers that having an impact on a cancer patients life is; trust worthy, fair, help build good will and lifelong friendships, and benefits everyone involved. It taught me that even just participating in Spring Grove Mini Thons helps a little, and makes me want to take it another huge step forward in donating.‍‍ So give some love and care; donate and participate in cancer organizations today, it is truly a life changing experience. ‍‍