Event:	Kids & Art (Burlingame) Share
Location:	Kids & Art - Burlingame 1443 Howard Ave, Suite 218, , Burlingame, CA 94010
Date:	Nov 16th 2024, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Staff:	Manager: Baldwin W
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Event Description:

Join us in creating art kits to support kids going through pedriatic cancer and other medical treatments.

What we'll be doing:

One Brick will help with prepping and packing ArtKits for the monthly dispatch of the Amaeyzing ArtKits to the hospitals.

What you should know:

• Due to the nature of the immunocompromised population we are sending these kits to if the volunteers are sick or showing any symptoms, please to let us know and do not come in to help with packing.
• Once at the door please call 510-5790038 so we can let you in. The church has a code at the door.
• Volunteers are required to wear masks at all times. Gloves will need to be worn at the time of packing. Both gloves and masks are provided.
• Proof of Covid vaccinations must be provided on the day of volunteering - physical vaccination cards is easiest.
• Volunteers must Sign in complete waivers and Signout after they are done volunteering.
• Light lunch/snack and water will be provided.

Where to Meet:

The Kids & Art Foundation office is located inside the United Methodist Church of Burlingame.

The location is an easy half block walk from the SamTrans ECR bus stop or an 8 minute walk from the Burlingame Caltrain station.  Volunteer parking is available in the church parking lot and there is ample metered parking on the street.  Please do not park in the Safeway parking lot across the street as your car may be towed.

Kids & Art Foundation:

MISSION

Kids & Art uses the power of the arts and creativity to mitigate stress, anxiety, and trauma induced from diagnosis and treatment of pediatric cancer and other critical medical conditions.

VISION

Our vision is for an integrated care model where participation in the arts is part of a regular treatment plan for all critically ill pediatric patients.

WHY IT MATTERS

 Kids Get Cancer

• Every day, 47 children are diagnosed with cancer.

• Once diagnosed, everyday life is turned upside down for the child and family.

• Average length of treatment is at least 2-3 years.

• Approximately 1,800 children die each year from pediatric cancer.

Art Heals

• Studies show arts and creative expression improve the well-being of cancer patients and their care circles.

• Research with children with cancer indicates that engaging in drawing and painting is an effective method for dealing with pain and other disturbing symptoms of illness and treatment.

WHO WE SERVE

Pediatric patients with cancer and other medical conditions, their siblings, families, and support teams.

OUR HISTORY

The Kids & Art Foundation was founded in 2008 by Purvi Shah, a parent whose child was diagnosed with cancer at age three, then lost his life six years later. Her inspiration came after seeing the healing impact moments of art and creativity had on all the members of her family while her son was in treatment for cancer.