Ethiopian Christmas Party for Paediatric Patients
As per the action plan of our society for 2011 budget year, Ethiopian Christmas party was organized for paediatric patients and their families on January 7, 2011 at the Black Lion Hospital seventh floor. On the preceding date, January 6, Birr 50 was given to each paediatric cancer patients from the society’s account as an Ethiopian Christmas gift. Thanks to our society’s member and usual supporter Mr. Samuel Derebew lunch with full of verities, soft drinks, cakes and sweets were served for paediatric patients and their families. Different kinds of plays and dance and song contests were held among the children to transform the program in to one of the most inspirational and educational event.
Partial view of the party. Betty of Ethiopian Airlines, one of the organizers is second from far left and Mrs.Amsale mother of Mathiwos is next to her.
Guests of Honours accompanied by Dr.Yetenayet.
Cancer patients and their families face many challenges that may leave them feeling overwhelmed, afraid and lonely. It is difficult to cope with these challenges or to talk even to the supportive family members and friends. Often support groups like ours can help people affected by cancer to feel less desolate and this can improve their ability to deal with the uncertainties and challenges that cancer brings. In fact, attention to the emotional burden of cancer is sometimes part of a patient's treatment plan.
Cancer is not a battle that one can fight and win in isolation and we look forward to the professional, moral and material support of willing individuals and organizations like yours in order to make a difference!