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Every box we ship eventually finds its way back to us — not as a comic, but as a story. A nurse writes to tell us how a child finally smiled during a hard week. A parent shares that a graphic novel was the first thing their child asked for after surgery. A volunteer tells us why they keep coming back to sort and pack.
This page is where we keep those thank-yous, testimonials, and the everyday moments people have taken the time to tell us about. Proof that a comic book can do more than we sometimes remember to say out loud.
I just wanted to send a quick thank you email for the comic books we received. I cannot tell you how grateful our program is for receiving this package as it was suitable for various ages and provided a fun and therapeutic activity for patients and families during their hospitalization. I know that I have used this on my pediatric floor with children who are waiting for a procedure or surgery and have had success in distracting and redirecting their attention with these books to alleviate anticipatory stress and anxiety. I have used this with long term teens who can be hard to engage with and have built great rapport with them over the characters and story line – I have even created bedside activities with some patients where it inspired them to make their own comic book!
I surely appreciate all that you and ComicBooks for Kids does. Thank you again.
K. O.
Certified Child Life Specialist
Pedaitrics Unit 44
UF Health Shands Children's Hospital
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Mark, I want to say thank you for what you are doing on behalf of the kids in hospitals everywhere. As you know, after seeing your write up in the Diamond on- line eblast, I wanted to let you know that this was something I knew we had to be a part of in Saskatoon (Canada) to take positive action in our community and continue to fulfill our company mandate of corporate responsibility in a much larger and impactful way than we had been. With your support, we delivered our first group of comic books to the Royal University hospital locally. But perhaps the most touching event and we cannot thank you enough for your support, was the outreach to the Alvin Buckwold Child Development Program. As you know, the ABCD program is a testing center for children with cancer and other life-long illnesses without cures. Rarely is the prognosis good. This is a place where children and their parents come to take tests and monitor the disease. The process is usually time consuming as they always see more than one doctor and are constantly subject to needles and tests during their visits. We contacted three of our friends with hearts as big as gold. And last Saturday after significant planning, Wonder Woman, Gamora and Star-Lord armed with comic books walked in to smiles and laughter in a place where that commodity can be very rare. The children took pictures with the super heroes. We handed out comics. The children and this is important forgot for a moment about testing and were kids again. Some were nervous, others excited by all appreciated that super heroes were there for them. And the parents looked at us with so much appreciation because what we were doing for their kids touched their hearts. My biggest moment of emotion came when seeing how happy one parent in particular was that her little girl was smiling and hanging out with Wonder Woman like kids should be at her age. My motivations are genuine but I cannot say that this has not done a world of good for me also, it is a beautiful thing when helping someone else also helps the helper, this is a win-win situation that I cannot be more thankful to be a part of. I don't know if the tears in our eyes were noticeable as we left but I feel no shame if they were. On this day it was more like huge play-date for kids instead of a visit to a hospital. When I approached the director and asked if we could do it again the resounding yes and obvious genuine delight at the idea instilled a sense of fulfillment not known to me and yes, we will be going back! Since the kids return monthly so will we with comics, happy hearts and uplifted spirits. Mark, I have to tell you, this is what ComicBooks For Kid! has helped create. When you talked and thanked the cosplayers on the phone before we walked in, there were tears in their eyes. We cant fix the world but we can make it a better place and that is together what we are doing. Mark I cannot thank you enough for creating what you have and allowing us to be part of this initiative.Sincerely, Lee PearsonCEO/OwnerBridge City Comics and Collectibles
Previously we have mentioned our friends in Michigan, the League of Enchantment (https://www.facebook.com/LeagueOfEnchantment/).An incredible group of people who bring super heroes and sometimes villains to children in hospitals within the Michigan area. So when the League asked us to donate some comic books, we didn't hesitate. Look at the smile as this wonderful 4 year old battling Cystic fibrosis, (picture used with permission) is visited at the Sparrow Hospital in Lansing on their pediatric floor. Thank you League for all that you do!
Gabriel Olivieri age 3Every month there are real life medical situations that come to our attention. Earlier this week, we received an email from the mother of a small child. Mom had heard about our contribution to MUSC Children’s Hospital where she and her son had been previously and sent us just a simple email. It said," Hi my 3 yr old son will be at MUSC children's hospital on December 6th, would love to have a comic book for him. He's having another open heart surgery and will be in a few weeks. Thank you so much!!" In contacting mom, we learned about Gabriel. Gabriel was born in 2014. On the day he was born, mom found out that Gabriel had HLHS (Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome). HLHS is a rare congenital heart defect in which the left ventricle of the heart is severely underdeveloped. Gabriel had his first open heart surgery at just one week old. As of June 16th he has had 5 surgeries. And now he is going back again. And all mom wanted was a comic book for Gabriel to look at in the hospital. Needless to say, this story touched our own hearts and we asked mom what Gabriel enjoyed. As such, earlier today, we sent out a box of comics to Gabriel comprising all his heroes and favorites. And these comics are not going to the hospital, they are going to Gabriel's house where he can see what is waiting for him as he recovers. Gabriel's story can be found on the following facebook page. The pictures and this story is used with his mother's permission.https://www.facebook.com/Gabriel-Alexander-Olivieri-Half-the-Heart-Twice-the-Fight-1463356873907443/ Sometimes, even a simple thing as a comic book can touch lives. And for Gabriel, he can be a super hero, fight the bad guys, fly on a dragon and while he is recovering, be a little boy super hero. Real people, real "kids" and a simple thing as a comic book allowing little boys to be little boys again...
A couple of months ago, we were approached by the Children's Hospital Association about an advocacy event they were conducting in our nations capital with local lawmakers. Attendees were hospitals, parents, children and other care givers. The request was for our lawmakers to please continue funding life saving surgeries for those families that cannot afford extreme medical care and ongoing lifesaving procedures. We were asked if we could help sponsor this event, albeit with comic books for the kids. CB4K believes that every child has the right to necessary medical care.We were and are honored to be a sponsor at this event.(Images: Incredible volunteers helping out and YES! that is our logo on the table!)
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