Chelsea's Closet: Inspiring Hope & Healing to Seriously-Ill Children Through Dress Up & Play | The Official Do Good Better Podcast #206

Chelsea's Closet inspires hope and healing to seriously-ill children through therapeutic dress up and play. Their Executive Director & Founder, Alison Hicks, joins Patrick today. Chelsea Hicks was an amazing little girl who loved life.  In April 2007, Chelsea was diagnosed with Stage IV Wilms’ tumor cancer, involving her right kidney, lymph nodes and lungs.  She was just three years old at the time.   Her constant companion during 13 surgeries, 20 months of chemo, and 9 doses of radiation in her 22 months of treatment was “E-E,” her beloved stuffed pink monkey.  Despite all of her treatment and medication, Chelsea always found  an energy and determination to bounce back.   Chelsea’s smiling face and zest for life was contagious.  Chelsea loved to dress up, have tea parties and parades while on the oncology floor.On February 20, 2009, Chelsea lost her courageous battle.  She was only five years old.  Those who knew her will forever be grateful for the hours of fun and play that she inspired with her impish grin and infectious laughter.  She will never be forgotten and they continue to honor her by helping other kids fighting serious illnesses with The Chelsea Hicks Foundation and Chelsea’s Closet program.More About Chelsea Hicks Foundation & Chelsea's Closet:  https://www.chelseahicksfoundation.org/Donate to Chelsea Hicks Foundation:  https://chelseahicks.ejoinme.org/donationsSupport This Podcast! Make a quick and easy donation here:https://www.patreon.com/dogoodbetterSpecial THANK YOU to our sponsors:Donor Dock - The best CRM system for your small to medium sized nonprofit, hands down! Visit www.DonorDock.com and use the Promo Code DOGOODBETTER for a FREE month!One Cause - The most intuitive event and online fundraising software available! Visit www.OneCause.com to help make your busy event-planning life less stressful and more successful!Brady Martz - The Nonprofit Audit Specialists! Visit www.BradyMartz.com to connect with folks to make your fiscal life a heckuvalot easier!iTunes: https://apple.co/3a3XenfSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2PlqRXsYouTube: https://bit.ly/3kaWYanTunein: http://tun.in/pjIVtStitcher: https://bit.ly/3i8jfDRFollow On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoodBetterPodcast/Follow On Twitter: @consulting_do #fundraising #fundraiser #charity #nonprofit #donate#dogood #dogoodBETTER #fargo #fundraisingdadAbout Host Patrick Kirby:Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fundraisingdad/Want more grea<