At the Wish4Life Foundation, we understand that a child’s battle with cancer is not only a challenge for the child but also a deeply emotional and overwhelming journey for their mother. The Mothers4Mothers program is dedicated to supporting these brave mothers as they navigate the complexities of their child’s illness.
Mothers4Mothers is designed to create a strong support system for mothers facing the hardships of their child’s cancer diagnosis. This program connects mothers with other mothers who are going through similar struggles, allowing them to share experiences, exchange resources, and find comfort in knowing they are not alone.
A Safe Space for Expression: M4M provides a supportive environment where mothers can freely express their feelings, fears, and hopes. Here, they can connect with others who truly understand their journey.
Shared Experiences: Understanding the meaning of cancer becomes a shared experience when you talk to another mother who has been through it. M4M fosters connections between mothers who can offer empathy and insight based on their own experiences.
Ongoing Support: M4M ensures that no mother faces this journey alone. Regular check-ins and conversations provide a constant source of support and encouragement.
Resource Exchange: Participants in M4M can exchange valuable resources, from medical information to self-care tips, helping each other navigate the challenges more effectively.
Positive Energy and Collective Strength: Dealing with the pain, fear, and uncertainty that comes with a child's cancer battle is incredibly difficult. Through M4M, mothers can uplift one another with positive energy, fostering resilience and hope.
Guidance Through Grief: For mothers who are grappling with the unthinkable loss of a child, M4M offers the wisdom and support of others who have walked this path. This guidance can be invaluable in helping them navigate their grief and find a way forward.
Jamila is a dedicated entrepreneur and advocate, bringing over twenty years of experience to her work in social impact and healthcare innovation. As a committed supporter of Wish4Life, Jamila plays a vital role as both a patient advocate and corporate relations consultant. Her work with Wish4Life focuses on advancing access to life-saving cancer treatments in under-resourced nations.
In honor of her son Omar, Jamila founded Omar’s Dream Foundation, a non-profit focused on providing educational access and technological resources for students undergoing hospital treatment. Through this work, she strives to ease the challenges of hospitalized children, helping them stay connected to their peers and continue their education.
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Lee has always been deeply dedicated to child advocacy and has a lifelong passion for encouraging and educating people of all ages.
From 2006 to 2017, Lee's family faced a challenge as her youngest daughter, Jalissa, battled neuroblastoma. Lee feels both excited and humbled to have the opportunity and privilege to support families, sharing her own pain, experience, and strength to help those facing the storm of pediatric cancer. She is wholeheartedly here to embrace these children and their families.
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