Looking for Fun Things to do With Your Mentee?
Free or Almost Free Activities in Los Angeles PAWS & PAGES at Annenberg PetSpace Anneberg PetSpace Saturdays and Sundays at 12:00pm Help your young reader build communication skills and self-confidence by reading with adoptable pets or listening to a story. This in-space experience includes a book reading, opportunity to meet an adoptable pet or critter […]
Ernie and Brian: Friendship of the Year 2021
August 11, 2021 Written by: Jen Tomo, Program Coordinator at Walk With Sally Ernie and Brian High school graduation is a huge milestone in a child’s life. It’s an accomplishment that is honored and celebrated. What isn’t often celebrated are the small accomplishments that are instead large feats in the life of a child who […]
Walk With Sally Mentee J.P. Turns Struggle Into Strength
August 9, 2021 Written by: Jen Tomo J.P., an 11 year old boy and his mom Gilma came to the United States as refugees from El Salvador. J.P. has seen and experienced things no child should endure. Thankfully Gilma and J.P. were able to escape the traumatic events they experienced in their home country but […]
In Case You Missed It: Friendship Activities August 2021
August 25, 2021 Written by: Jen Tomo, Program Coordinator at Walk With Sally Surf Day We are proud to partner with The Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation for our 6th annual Surf Day! On August 14th, 2021, our community came together IN PERSON to give our mentees and mentors a Walk With Sally tradition of memory making, healing […]
How To Find Out If You Carry The BRCA Mutation
Written by: Chelsea London Lloyd, Walk With Sally Mentor Blog Presented by Chelsea London Lloyd Walk With Sally is proud to have mentors like, Chelsea, who have a deep passion for helping others within the cancer community. We are highlighting her recent blog from Dying of Laughter. Read up on How to Find Out if […]
Women’s History Month | Your March Newsletter
Increase Your Serotonin Levels with a Charitable Mindset
Written By: Grace St. Clair, WWS Advisory Board Member Charitable Giving is SOOOOOO Good For You: Have you ever thought you should be more charitable? Did you make that your New Year’s Resolution for 2021? Do you believe that helping others is a great way to create more happiness? Studies have shown that being more […]
Looking to Mentor – This Is My Journey
Path To Becoming A Mentor A personal journey of a Walk With Sally mentee alumni and her goal of becoming a Walk With Sally mentor in such a supportive cancer community. Hannah shares her story in her own words. Hannah’s Journey I was fourteen when I was first introduced to Walk With Sally, just one […]
Impact by Donor Advised Funds
Donor Advised Funds – Creating Impact A grant from your donor-advised fund now can make an impact for our families impacted by cancer. Even in challenging times, our mission continues, to ensure no child walk alone in the face of cancer. Let’s walk through the main advantages of donor-advised funds (DAF). Benefits of Donor Advised […]
Understanding Childhood Grief – How Walk With Sally Can Help
How Grief Impacts Children When you’ve lost a loved one, the holiday season can be especially painful. Before graduating from high school, 1 child in every 20 will experience the death of a parent. This statistic doesn’t include the children who experience a different kind of loss— the death of a sibling, a grandparent, friend, […]
