Thanksgiving comes early for children with cancer at UI Health

WHAT:

Children’s Hospital University of Illinois will host a Thanksgiving party for more than 120 pediatric cancer patients and their families.

Patients, their siblings, parents and other loved ones will enjoy face painting, photos, games, food and activities at this unconventional pre-holiday party.

Cancer support organizations such as Gilda’s Club, Girl Scouts, Make-A-Wish, Bounce Children’s Foundation, Children’s Oncology Services, 12 Oaks Foundation, American Cancer Society and Bear Necessities will provide activities for kids and information for parents.

WHEN:

Saturday, Nov. 21
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE:

UIC Student Center West
828 S. Wolcott Ave.
Second floor

 

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Contact


312-413-2695
sparmet@uic.edu