THE GIFT OF GRATITUDE
by The Nephrotic Syndrome Foundation
Gratitude is not a natural ability for many. It is even harder for young patients with Nephrotic Syndrome, many whom face a lifetime of severe medications, intense treatments, doctors appointments, hospitalization, missed events, pain and fear. Many battle anger and grief over the loss of their life before diagnosis. Finding gratitude is a critical skill for these patients to learn and practice.
Through this campaign,we will provide an opportunity for 100 young warriors a chance to do just that. With your help, and the help of a local organization "The Gift of Being Grateful", founded by 10 year old Cienna Lazarus, we bring young patients an interactive Finding Health session, focused on this important skill.
Every $20 donated will provide supplies for one young patient to make their own Gratitude Box: box, paint, brushes, art supplies and shipping. In addition, your donation provides an opportunity for young patients to connect with others in their journey, as they are guided through an interactive activity to create each box, the meaning of these boxes, and teachings and tools on gratitude through mindfulness and positivity.
We hope you join us in our goal to provide Gratitude Boxes to 100 young warriors, knowing you will be providing a special layer of support to children battling Nephrotic Syndrome and their families, something needed now more than ever.
“The Gift of Being Grateful” is an organization founded by young entrepreneur, Cienna Lazarus, a 10-year old from Danville, CA. Cienna used her family’s teachings about gratitude to create a way for people to shift mindsets and bring more positivity into the world. “Every night before bed you write down one thing you’re grateful for and put it in the box. Eventually the box will fill up. Every single night you watch it grow and realize what a great life you have,” said Cienna.
The boxes are a simple but powerful way to offer comfort to those in this journey, and another way NSF focuses on whole patient care – physical wellness, emotional health, love and support. We are excited and honored to partner with Cienna and her organization to do just that!
Please visit us at www.nephroticsyndromefoundation.org or reach us at [email protected] with questions or to learn more.
With gratitude,
The Nephrotic Syndrome Foundation Team
Special thanks to our Gift of Gratitude Sponsor for making this special event possible!
Do you have a young warrior who would like to attend? Click here to register!