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FoxWired’s Campaign Snapshot for New Hope For Kids

We at FoxWired produced a campaign snapshot for New Hope For Kids to improve audience engagement in New Hope For Kids’ Facebook, Twitter and website pages, and to increase the number of donors and donations in the Art of the Vine annual event.

The campaign is the result of a semester-long research process from mid-January to the end of April, 2018. We were able to learn and identify the audiences and stakeholders of New Hope For Kids by visiting their site, attending the Art of the Vine annual event and interviewing attendees, and utilizing third party services such as Nibbler and Website Grader to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of New Hope For Kids’ website and social media pages.

We are very grateful for the opportunity of having worked with one of the best nonprofit organizations in central Florida, and we hope that you visit New Hope For Kids’ website.

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New Hope for Kid’s Wishes for Kids Program

The Children’s Wish Program was founded In 1985. It is the longest running wish program in Central Florida. Children’s Wish was created to provide hope and a once in a lifetime experience to children fighting a life-threatening illness. New Hope for Kids Wishes for Kids Program continues the legacy by providing wishes for children that other organizations, in the Central Florida area, are not able to serve. Although the Wishes for Kids Program is not able to cure the life-threatening illnesses of the child, it is proud to grant wishes and make a child’s last moments on earth the best they can possibly be. The Wishes for Kids program goes beyond the wish, offering support, resources and community for these special families. New Hope for Kids Wish program is unique for the following reasons:

  • FOCUS
    Unlike other wish-granting organizations, New Hope for Kids Wish Program is not affiliated with a national organization, but is an independent, locally based charity that focuses on Central Florida children.
  • FOLLOW-UP
    Because most of our wish recipients live in the vicinity, New Hope for Kids is able to provide additional services and support beyond the wish itself. Families help each other while forming lasting relationships.
  • FLEXIBILITY
    New Hope for Kids is able to meet a wide spectrum of needs through wishes and community resources.

Our Wish Program needs your support! Consider becoming a Wish Partner!

https://newhopeforkids.org/wishes-kids/

 

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Wawa Sponsors 25th Annual Mascot Games to Benefit New Hope for Kids

The 25th Annual Mascot Games, sponsored by Wawa, comes to the Amway Center in Orlando Florida, on June 22nd and 23rd, 2018. All proceeds for this event benefit New Hope for Kids, which is a non-profit organization that brings hope and healing to those children suffering from the loss of a loved one, or going through a life threatening illness.

This event features roughly around 30 different mascots from sports teams across the nation, competing in a variety of games including gladiator themed, to see who is the true champion of the mascot world. Bring your kids and family so you can see the happiest versions of themselves, as this is one of the most fun events on the New Hope for Kids’ calendar. If you want to give back to the community in other ways, there are volunteering opportunities too. For more information on how to purchase tickets or volunteering opportunities, visit the New Hope for Kids website. 

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5 False Myths About Grief Busted

“The pain will go away faster if you ignore it”, is a line that a lot of us have heard from people when we have lost a loved one. The grieving period is a delicate stage of loss. When one is in such a fragil state, it is important to be informed and know how to identify myth from fact. Most often than not, friends, family, and even complete strangers try to help us through a process that they may or may not know anything about, by saying things like: “Be strong” or “Please don’t cry”. This publication will help you to identify common myths and learn the real facts that associate with these myths.

If you are watching this for a family member or loved one going through loss, or you are a person going through this process and would like support please consider visiting our website:

http://blogs.rollins.edu/foxwired/

https://www.helpguide.org/articles/grief/coping-with-grief-and-loss.htm
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Change the Life of a Child with New Hope For Kids


New Hope for Kids offers an opportunity for you to make an everlasting impact in the life of children who suffer from grief, as a grief facilitator. Dealing with grief is certainly no easy task. Everyone is unique, and will respond differently to different situations. But take the concept that everyone is unique; you are also unique, and what you can offer to the children grieving, no one else in the world can.

No one else can replace an interaction with you, because only you are you! So consider visiting New Hope For Kids’ website, and becoming a grief facilitator. You may change the world by changing the life of a single child. To be a grief facilitator, you must be at least 16 years of age, and make at least a one-year commitment.

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New Hope for Kids Proudly Announces Their 17th Annual Fundraising Art of The Vine Event

New Hope for Kids is a non-profit organization that receives no funding from government agencies or the United Way, which is why they need your help. New Hope for Kids’ mission is to support children and families grieving the death of a loved one and to grant wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses in Central Florida.

Much of the funding for these kids comes from donations and fundraising events. This year, New Hope for Kids is excited to announce their 17th Annual Art of the Vine Event on April 20, 2018. This event will take place at Fields BMW of Winter Park. At the event you will have the opportunity to experience an outstanding selection of the best upscale restaurants in the Orlando area, as well as an exceptional assortment of wines, martinis and beers. Artists will be showcasing and selling their original works throughout the night. At the event, you will also have the chance to win a new BMW by just purchasing the admission online. You can get your ticket online for $85 or by purchasing it at the event for $100. Please help us grant more wishes and bring more happiness by coming to the event.

If you are interested in knowing other ways in which you can help please visit New Hope for Kids

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Four Essential Logotherapy Questions to Deal with Grief

Imagine the dreadful consequences of the loss of a loved one for yourself, and for your children. Perhaps it may feel like life has lost its meaning, but it is precisely through journey of seeking and knowing the meaning in one’s life that an individual feels accomplished.

Logotherapy was developed by the neurologist and psychiatrist Viktor Frankl, and it distinguishes itself from different kinds of therapy by focusing on the meaning of the patient’s future instead of trying to make sense of the patient’s past. If you are currently dealing with grief, here are four questions based on the premises of Logotherapy that anyone can ask themselves to deal with grief.

1 – How am I changed by this experience?

You must first know where you are to determine if you are going in the right direction. The answer to this question provides meaning to the current situation you find yourself in.

2 – How can I go on?

 This question provides you with logical support in your journey. Whether you only find one way to go on, or come up with a list of multiple reasons, you must always look back to the answer of this question to remind yourself that you are capable of carrying on.

3 – What is the purpose of this experience for me?

Think about your purpose in life. What is it that only you can do, and no one else can. Combine the answers of the previous questions to learn what is it that only you are capable of doing, specifically after this tragic event. What new purpose do you find in your life?

4 – What would have happened if you had died first, and the person who died would have had to survive you?

Attaching meaning to the death of a loved one is crucial to moving on. Imagine how that person would have suffered with your death. You have sparred her of this burden, at the cost that now you will have to survive, and mourn their death.

I hope these questions helped you reflect and find new meaning. If you wish for your child to have a support group, or to interact with other families going through similar experiences, you may consider becoming involved with New Hope For Kids.

New Hope For Kids is a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit organization, and it is the largest independent grief support center in Florida. Their programs concentrate on children, ages 3 – 18, and families coping with life-threatening illnesses or the death of loved ones. Their mission is to support children and families grieving the death of a loved one and to grant wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses in Central Florida. You may volunteer, or contribute to New Hope For Kids by visiting their website.

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How to look after a child who is ill

Having a sick child is often a very stressful and upsetting experience. Your child may be having a very hard time feeling comfortable and dealing with pain, while you may be wondering if something is way too wrong. Don’t worry, here are five ways you can take care of your child:

Don’t be over-protective:

Parents often tend to be overprotective which may make their child feel that something is wrong. Just be as normal as possible

Share age appropriate information and be honest:

Be sure to share age appropriate information and be honest with your child so you don’t scare them. But, don’t hide the facts.

Talk to them as often as possible:

Talk to your child about what they are feeling as soon as possible. It will make them feel better.

Help them let other friends know:

Ill children can feel isolated at school. Help them let their friends know what they are feeling.

Talk to your other kids as well:

If you have other kids, talk to them as well so they don’t feel left out. Let them help their siblings get better by being a part of the team.

All in all, having a sick child can be very stressful. New Hope for Kids is here to help children who are ill, and make your life easier. If you know of any kids who are ill or their parents who are in need of help, visit New Hope for Kids.

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4 Steps to Overcome the Loss of a Loved One

 The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention reports that “over 50 percent of all people who die by suicide suffer from major depression.” According to Healthline, grief after losing a loved one can lead to depression or make underlying depression even worse. Death can trigger intense feelings of grief or depression, and knowing how to overcome them can be life-saving. Here are 4 steps that will help you overcome the loss of a loved one. 

1. Accepting feelings and understanding them 

The process of losing a loved one triggers intense emotions that could potentially ruin your life. Accepting that these emotions are completely normal will help you understand and eventually control them. Remind yourself that you are perfectly capable of doing this. 

2. Gathering support

During the coping process, being alone will seem like the best option. However, being alone can lead to more depression. Losing a loved one can leave a big hole in your heart, so surrounding yourself with family, friends, or counselors will  help you fulfill it. 

3. Understanding the different grieving processes 

Everyone has different ways of coping with loss. Grief usually occurs through 5 stages. Going through denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance varies among individuals. Allow yourself to find the time you need to go through all of these one step at a time. 

4. Healing takes time and effort  

Pain will want to take over you during grief. Accepting that death is a reality will help you come to good terms with it. Motivate yourself to do something new or something you love doing, so that you can get your mind off of things and live your life to the fullest. 

Overall, intense grief is a natural component of life, and knowing how to understand the stages of it as well as knowing what to do in each of them will help you overcome the loss of a loved one, so that you can regain your happiness once again! There are many institutions that help individuals experiencing grief. New Hope for kids focuses on helping children heal after the loss of loved one. If you know of any children who need help, visit New Hope For Kids.

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How loss helped one artist find beauty in imperfection

November 2015 at TEDxIndianaUniversity, Painter Alyssa Monks talks about how her loss changed her art and the way that she sees her art. Starting off, Alyssa talks to us a bit about her background. She introduces us to the idea of her mother being a “super mom” always taking her to every art class near where they lived. She gives us a glimpse, a taste of her young art. Her first pieces of people in safe vulnerable states and places.

She then goes on to tell us about when her mother got diagnosed with cancer. She tells us of how she tried her best to find ways to fight the cancer, but ended up realizing that that was not what her mother needed and that if she got so obsessed with trying to find ways to fight the inevitable she would end up wasting all the time she had left with her mother.

“If I tried to fix it I would miss it.”

She decided that she needed to be there for her mother in her last moments, not trying to make her healthy again, and trying to stop the inevitable, but giving her the best last moments she could, and spending all that time with her.

“The safe places that I created in my paintings, it was a myth, and I was afraid because I didn’t want to paint anymore.”

But finally, she tells us of how she found a new way of interweaving her feelings, with her curiosity, and making amazing art out of the process.

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