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VALLEY NONPROFIT BRINGS HOPE TO PATIENTS AT
ARIZONA CHILDREN’S CENTER AT MARICOPA MEDICAL CENTER
All About Us Kids expands outreach to brighten the day of children suffering from illness
PHOENIX (July 17, 2009) – All About Us Kids, a local anization, has expanded their services to Arizona Children’s Center, a hospital within a hospital, at Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix. Volunteers will visit pediatric patients receiving various levels of treatment in their pediatric and burn and trauma units by offering manicures and makeovers, providing books, games, and toys to children in need of an emotional lift. All About Us Kids promotes the outer well-being of children through pampering and love.
All About Us Kids volunteers visit the most critically ill children. For many, chemotherapy, radiation treatments and continual pain affect the appearance and energy of patients resulting in hair and weight loss, fatigue and overall fort. Volunteers use a special botanical lotion to give moisture to dry skin. They also apply makeup, offer manicures, and bring toys, books, signature hats and t-shirts for the children to enjoy. A relaxing facial or makeover is also offered to the mother or caregiver who often remains solely at the bedside for the majority of the child’s stay.
“Our goal is to pamper these children and their caregi