Project Angel Hugs ministers to the emotional needs of children with cancer and their families.
Project Angel Hugs is a Christ-centered organization ministering to youth touched by cancer and their families: encouraging them through prayer, words, gifts, and festivities; harnessing the abundant energy from healthy youth to accomplish work generated by this project while instilling in them a passion for volunteering. View Nessa's story below.
Be An Angel Benefit – Sunday, June 23, 2013
Our 6th annual “Be An Angel” Benefit will be held at the Sheboygan County Fair Grounds M & R Building (229 Fair View Drive, Plymouth) from 11:30 to 7:30 pm. Music donated by The Eldorado’s, and a Marine Bag Piper. We will have a Silent Auction, Bucket Raffle, 50/50 Raffle, Brat Fry, and Bake Sale, You can have your picture taken in numerous Stock Cars, there will be many games and activities for the kids. A whopping 100% of funds raised during our "Be An Angel" benefit will be directed back into Project Angel Hugs ministries to help fund programs which benefit kids with cancer. Bring your friends and join us to raise funds to send smiles to some very special children. Contact Chari P. at (920) 892-9138 with questions. Can't make it but still would like to donate? We can always use more items for raffles/auctions/and bake sale. Contact us to discuss.
How it Started
(Told by founder Char Jensema-Grider)
In my daughter Vanessa’s almost eight years of life, she showed courage, love, compassion, humor, strength, generosity, and most of all faith. So much of her precious life was spent hospitalized, receiving chemotherapy and then later a bone marrow transplant. We found out the sad news in June of 2001, that her cancer again had returned. Her decision was no more treatment. With great spirit and belief in God, she spent the next 7 weeks, having a wonderful summer swimming in her new pool we were able to set up for her, and spending time with her puppy, Buddy. In August of the same year, Vanessa passed onto her new life with the Lord. At that time I learned that God can give you the strength to whisper in your daughter’s ear, "It’s okay…you can go now…I’ll always love you."
Due to her long hospital stays, we learned how to capture a moment here and there and have some fun. Whether doing a craft project, having pizza with other families, receiving mail, or just spending time out of our room doing whatever to make a very difficult situation more bearable. View Nessa's story.
Enroll a Child
The children enrolled in our program come from across the United States. They are referred to us by either someone already enrolled in the program, by a relative, and through other various contacts we have. This program is free to all involved. From the children with cancer to the Teen~Angels to the Angel KISS Gatherings! Email us for a registration form.
Kids with Cancer Welcome Project Angel Hugs
Days up on the cancer floor can seem endless. Waiting for tests to be done, waiting for test results to come back, waiting for blood counts to go up, waiting for chemo, waiting for tummy meds, waiting for our life to begin again. Project Angel Hugs fills the void in these children’s lives by hosting parties in the cancer unit or by sending mail to the children. We encourage them to be a kid...even for just a moment.
We Need You
We can't help these children without your support. Won’t you help us to make life a little brighter for these precious children and their families. Feel free to call us for volunteer opportunities or group activities. Volunteers are welcome Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12 noon to 4:30. We will be happy to schedule a private group activity for your organization. Prayers, volunteers and donations are always welcome!
Thank you for your interest in Project Angel Hugs. Please contact us directly at (920) 892-9138 for more information.
God bless.
Project Angel Hugs fills the void in these children’s lives by hosting parties in the cancer unit or by sending mail to the children. We encourage them to be a kid...even for just a moment.
