August 15, 2024

Kids Kicking Cancer: Empowering Children to Find their Power, Peace, and Purpose

57 minutes

Kids Kicking Cancer's work is vital in supporting families navigating the complexities of chronic illness. KKC empowers children with chronic illnesses and their families through the power of martial arts and breathwork. Founder and International Director Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg “Rabbi G” shares his deeply personal story that led to the creation of Kids Kicking Cancer and the organization's remarkable growth from 10 children in 1 facility to over 126 facilities across 10 countries.

Rabbi G, alongside Global Program Director Cindy Cohe, explains the organization's distinctive method - using therapeutic martial arts techniques to assist children in handling pain and stress. KKC also promotes a sense of purpose, peace, and community. Kids Kicking Cancer values the family unit as a whole, offering support not only to the child in treatment but also to siblings, parents, and other caregivers. We discuss the difficulties faced by caregiving youth and stress the significance of establishing a supportive network for these often-overlooked individuals.

They go on to share about The Heroes Circle Pediatric Healing Program, which teaches martial arts meditation, non-contact movement, and breathing techniques designed to empower children to take control of the pain and stress of their illness. Their evidence-based program is taught in-person and virtually by black belt Therapeutic Martial Arts Instructors and is provided to families at no cost. Children 3 years and older with ANY pediatric illness, and their siblings, are eligible for the program.

Social Media:

Website: https://heroescircle.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kidskickingcancer

Instagram: @kidskickcancer

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kids-kicking-cancer

Twitter: x.com/kidskickcancer

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KidsKickingCancer

Books/E-Book/Resource: https://a.co/d/0bs6YgyG

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