Cellie Kit for Children with Cancer

The Cellie Coping Kit for Children with Cancer has been created to help children and their parents deal with cancer. Packaged in a handy, drawstring bag, the kit includes a stuffed toy, a deck of coping cards for kids, and a guide for caregivers on how to help their child manage cancer.  The recommended coping strategies in the kit are a combination of advice from kids with cancer and their families, recommendations from doctors and other healthcare professionals, and research.  Cellie is a cute, huggable, plush toy (14.5”) with a zippered pocket mouth to hold treasures. The caregiver guide provides tips on how to help children deal with the tough stuff about cancer. Tips include information about managing the challenges with communicating about cancer; dealing with appointments and procedures; dealing with side effects; adjusting to treatment; managing school and friends. The deck of 30 high quality coping cards is for children to use to deal with tough medical stuff. Tips include information on managing the challenges with communicating about cancer; dealing with appointments and procedures; dealing with side effects; adjusting to treatment; managing school and friends. The tips on the cards are coordinated with the tips in the caregiver guide. The kit comes with a handy drawstring bag that can hold Cellie, the cards and book, and other necessities for appointments.