So delighted to receive this volunteer service medallion from Camp Quality and support their mission to improve the quality of life for children living with cancer and their families.
Drawing upon the experiences of my family members with cancer and my patients with head and neck cancer, I’ve seen how support and connection is a critical part of determining cancer treatment outcomes, and this is now confirmed by studies which show social support affects the prognosis, survival and quality of life for people with cancer and other chronic diseases. So an integral part of caring for my patients involves connecting them with support services, and it was through facilitating these connections that I discovered Camp Quality. What I loved about their programs was they support not only the children, but also the siblings and parents – recognising that cancer doesn’t just impact the individual, it impacts the families and those that support them.
Wanting to help my patients beyond my role as a dentist, over the last 5 years I’ve volunteered for their camps and events, and have seen the healing power created through shared experience and fostering hope and optimism. I am grateful to be a part of the important contributions of Camp Quality and look forward to serving for many years to come!
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