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The mission of Bags of Fun KC is to make a difference in the lives of children and their families who are faced with fighting cancer and other long-term childhood diseases.

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Bags of Fun KC helps children fighting diseases by filling bags with toys and handing them out. It was started by a six-year-old girl named Gabby Krause, who had her own Bag of Fun that helped her fight through cancer. She wished that every child in her hospital could have a Bag of Fun, like her. She died in 2004, but her legacy lives on in the Bags of Fun program and Gabby Krause Foundation. Today, 8,366 bags have been given to children across the country.

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Bags of Fun KC gives children something to do during their long hospital visits. It helps them have fun and do something productive while going through treatment. A Bag of Fun lets them do what they love. I read the stories of kids, like Matthew, and saw how receiving a Bag of Fun changed their lives. I thought it would be cool to help customize a Bag of Fun or donate money for shopping, so that the child getting it can smile and see that there is still hope in this world.

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In a Bag of Fun, you can find toys and other things that are playful and educational. These bags are customized, fitting a child's personal interests and likes. For example, when I went to the Bags of Fun location in Kansas City, one bag was filled with unicorn toys and activities. There were also books and games in there, so the child can actually do something productive.

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You can do many things to help. Bags of Fun KC.
1. Donate money
2. Spread the mission of Bags of Fun KC, so more people can get involved.
3. Contact them, and meet up with them like I did, so you can see what you can do.
- One thing they would want you to do is to go shopping for toys, which is something they suggested I do.

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This is a story I found on the Bags of Fun website. Matthew is a four-year-old, who was in the hospital for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. He couldn't move much and didn't smile much either, but thanks to his Bag of Fun, he could smile! He got a baseball glove and bat, which he could play with and still stay in bed. Matthew's story is a great example of how bags of Fun impacts families' and kids' lives.

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1. “Homepage.” Bags of Fun Kansas City, bagsoffunkansascity.org/. Accessed 13 Feb. 2019
2. Weinrich, Louisa. “Bags of Fun KC: Giving Children the Power of Play.” HERLIFE Magazine, 22 Aug. 2017, herlifemagazine.com/kansascity/helping-hands/bags-of-fun-kc-giving-children-the-power-of-play/. Accessed 7 Mar. 2019.
3. “Facts About Childhood Cancer.” National Pediatric Cancer Foundation, nationalpcf.org/facts-about-childhood-cancer/. Accessed 3 Apr. 2019.
4. “Key Things to Know About Childhood Cancer.” Dana, www.danafarberbostonchildrens.org/for-families/childhood_cancer_facts/infographic-four-things-you-need-to-know-about-childhood-cancer.aspx. Accessed 3 Apr. 2019.
5. “Health Infographics.” Health Infographics | UCLA Health, www.uclahealth.org/mattel/health-infographics. Accessed 3 Apr. 2019.

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1. 8,366 bags have been given across the country.
2.  A child is diagnosed with cancer almost every day in Kansas City.
3. Bags of Fun has a partnership with Brookside Toy and Science and has many volunteers.

4.  Rehabilitative play can reduce anxiety and stress and help with healing.

5. Bags of Fun KC has delivered over 1,000 bags of fun to children at Children's Mercy and University of Kansas Hospital.
6.  Patients who have gotten Bags of Fun have had cancer, epilepsy treatment, kidney dialysis, heart transplants, liver transplants, and kidney transplants.

7. The cost to stay in a hospital is $40,000 for a child with cancer. Families who need toys for their children would love donated toys because they may not have enough money.

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You can find Bags of Fun in these three locations.
1. 4118 Baltimore Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64111
2. 7200 S. Alton Way, B-130, Centennial, CO 80112
3. P.O. Box 90290, Indianapolis, IN 46290

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I went to the Bags of Fun location in Kansas City to help stuff bags. The bags turned out to be custom made for the organization, and they could hold a lot of stuff. Each bag is customized, so there was different things in each bag. For example, one patient liked llamas, so she had llama themed toys and activities in her bag. First, I took the price tags off of  the items, which just came from the store. Then, we put the bigger things in first, then put the little things in smaller pockets. The items in each bag included books, toys, and games. Bags of Fun also puts games and toys in sibling bags, which is for the siblings of a patient. If they have to spend lots of time in the hospital, the games will keep them occupied. In total, I stuffed four Bags of Fun and one sibling bag. The next day, the woman who helped me with volunteering took them to Children's Mercy to deliver them to the patients. With the help of social media, people are donating money to Bags of Fun. With this money, Bags of Fun can buy bags and toys for children in hospitals.

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Infographic - Childhood Cancer - Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center

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See this infographic to learn the four things you need to know about childhood cancer for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

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I brought many items to my presentation. One of the items is a bag of fun. It is a good example of what you can find in a bag of fun, like toys, games, and books that fit the child's interests and needs. This bag of fun has an adorable dinosaur plush, books, and games. The brochures I brought talk about Bags of Fun and the important things they are trying to do for kids in hospitals. I also have photos of kids getting a bag of fun and a paper with statistics about the organization. Two giant boards show what Bags of Fun does and what is in a bag of fun. I also brought pamphlets that talk about my donations on social media and how you can donate to Bags of Fun.

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This was a wonderful project! I was nervous about doing it at first because it would include more work than the previous project, and there was a lot to do for it. But after getting it done, I look back and realize that I had fun doing this project. I liked going to the KC Bags of Fun location and helping stuff bags. I learned so much, and met some amazing people who work there. While researching, I understood how important the organization is to children who are sick and their families. The bags make children happy, and can even help with the recovery process. The bags distract the kids from the bad things happening in their life. Donating to Bags of Fun through social media is also very important. The organization can use the money to buy toys and games for the bags. I am happy so many of our friends and family are seeing how important this cause is and donating. I'm proud of the poster I made as well. It is fun, colorful, and provides great information on Bags of Fun. I had fun making it! I'm glad that I was able to make a difference in the lives of so many children. I even saw photos of children receiving the bags that I stuffed! I'm glad I could make them and their loved ones happy. My parents told me that we could help Bags of Fun long-term, and not just for this project.  Overall, this was a great project to work on, and really makes an impact on so many children in hospitals!