Kids Helping Kids with Cancer
Sep 26, 2017
Ariana, Gabi and Michael Feygin
Kids Helping Kids with Cancer
Ariana (age 12), Gabi (age 10), and Michael (age 6) Feygin are passionate about making a positive difference in this world. After learning that their grandfather (who they never had a chance to meet) passed away from cancer when he was only 40 years old, they wanted to learn more about this terrible disease. they were shocked by what they learned, especially the devastating statistics around pediatric cancer. And in addition to living the nightmare of having a child battle cancer, 1 out of 11 families end up filing for bankruptcy as a result of treatment costs and secondary expenses.
Ariana, Gabi, and Michael made it their mission to help these families. In 2013, they asked all their family and friends for donations, and with many people contributing a little bit, they were able to collect $1500. Since that time, they have recruited more and more kids to help with their mission and have organized many different fundraising events through which they have raised over $100,000 for kids with cancer and their families. Ariana, Gabi, and Michael firmly believe that only the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who actually do it.