Kans for Kids is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting children in Barton County, Kansas, who are living with cancer. The project was developed in October 1994 by 11-year-old Sarah and 8-year-old Shane Reif of Hoisington, Kansas, to help with the medical expenses of their 10-month-old cousin, Katie.
In March of 1996, the Reifs continued their effort and became known as Kans for Kids Fighting Cancer Foundation. Since its inception, this project has raised over $300,000 by recycling aluminum cans, as well as from memorials, fund raisers, and cash donations, while assisting many children living with cancer.
This touching video features the Kans for Kids Foundation. Each summer, I have the pleasure of spending a fun-filled week with several of the beautiful, resilient, and inspirational children mentioned. A number of the kids presented in this video are Camp Hope campers.
When life deals others unexpected circumstances, may I respond as the Reif children once did, with compassion, vigor, strength, and prayer. That powerful little word called, HOPE!
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