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How can you take the worst thing that ever happened to you and use it to bring happiness to thousands of children? Sadie Keller did just that. In her inspiring story, she shares how she transformed her cancer diagnosis at age seven into a mission of hope. Sneaking into her mother's closet, Sadie filmed an instructional video for kids like her, which went viral. Concerned about whether Santa could deliver toys to children in her hospital, she initiated a toy drive that evolved into a foundation, collecting tens of thousands of toys for kids battling cancer. Throughout her journey, Sadie met many young cancer patients and faced the heartbreaking reality of losing some friends. To further help children, she collaborated with Congressman Michael McCaul, becoming a prominent lobbyist who helped pass a law directing billions toward childhood cancer research. Sadie's story highlights the power of community and connection, as she found support from friends, family, and influential figures. This tale is both heartbreaking and uplifting, illustrating how to confront the possibility of death at a young age and transform it into a life-affirming opportunity, serving as a guide for anyone looking to make a positive impact in the world.
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Better Angels, Sadie Keller, Michael McCaulley
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2020
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- Titel
- Better Angels
- Untertitel
- You Can Change the World. You Are Not Alone
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Sadie Keller, Michael McCaulley
- Verlag
- Why Not Books
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2020
- ISBN10
- 0997880864
- ISBN13
- 9780997880861
- Reihe
- Schlagwörter
- Beschreibung
- How can you take the worst thing that ever happened to you and use it to bring happiness to thousands of children? Sadie Keller did just that. In her inspiring story, she shares how she transformed her cancer diagnosis at age seven into a mission of hope. Sneaking into her mother's closet, Sadie filmed an instructional video for kids like her, which went viral. Concerned about whether Santa could deliver toys to children in her hospital, she initiated a toy drive that evolved into a foundation, collecting tens of thousands of toys for kids battling cancer. Throughout her journey, Sadie met many young cancer patients and faced the heartbreaking reality of losing some friends. To further help children, she collaborated with Congressman Michael McCaul, becoming a prominent lobbyist who helped pass a law directing billions toward childhood cancer research. Sadie's story highlights the power of community and connection, as she found support from friends, family, and influential figures. This tale is both heartbreaking and uplifting, illustrating how to confront the possibility of death at a young age and transform it into a life-affirming opportunity, serving as a guide for anyone looking to make a positive impact in the world.