Featuring: Diane Delaney (center), Nam
Nguyen (right), and
Joanne Spinoza (left)
Joanne is surprised to learn that her friend Diane is studying for a math test and shocked that a teacher would expect Diane, who has cancer, to take a test. But Diane explains, "I don't want to be treated any different just ‘cause I have leukemia. Taking a test, just like all the other kids, kinda helps remind me that even though I have cancer, I'm just a regular kid."
The Kids on the Block Program on Childhood Cancer was originally developed in conjunction with the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, The National Cancer Institute, and the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation. The program features 11 year old Diane Delaney, who has acute lymphocytic leukemia. Script material addresses the social and emotional impact of childhood cancer, the importance of openness about life-threatening illnesses, the value of support from family and friends, and the reality of cancer versus the myths. The program also provides a definition of cancer and some details about cancer treatment.
The complete curriculum consists of large hand-crafted puppets,
four scripts, follow-up
activities, and resources.
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