CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Cool Kids campaign is devoted to improving the quality of life for kids locked in a fight against pediatric cancer. Here to tell us more about a very special program "cool kids" is Jon and Tiffany Kalupa. The Cool Kids Campaign was established in NC in December of 2019.
The mission of Cool Kids is to improve the quality of life for pediatric oncology patients, survivors, and their families through free academic, social, and emotional programming at their clubhouse. In the battle for their lives, children and families battling pediatric cancer face tremendous challenges during AND after treatment. Half of the children face educational problems and over 30% of the kids are bullied. According to Kalupa...many of the kids tell him they have no friends at all. Siblings and caregivers also face trauma, loss and stress, and there are very few services available that specifically focuses on the quality of life for the whole family.
Cool Kids helps in a variety of ways. They provide free tutoring, designed specifically for children battling cancer. They also host birthday parties, end of treatment parties, teen nights, and family festivals, and even have vacation condos for families to vacation in for free! Cool Kids fills the service gaps and provides continuity of care for children and families. Cool Kids has an upcoming event that you won’t want to miss. June 17th they are hosting A CELEBRATION OF THE SUMMER SOLTICE with a dinner in white. This is the highlight of the year on many social calendars. Guest will be served an French provincial meal, enjoy live music, dancing, complimentary champagne, cocktails, silent and live auction, organizers also have several other surprises planned.
The location of the event is a well-guarded secret and only revealed to patrons the day of the event. All guests must dress elegantly in head to toe white. To purchase tickets visit www.coolkidscampaign.org and click on NC location. When you do their will be a pop up for the Celebration of the Summer Solstice.