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Carrying on a Legacy of Smiles:
In July 2006, just before her 6th birthday, Tatum Parker was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma, a rare bone cancer.
Tatum endured a year-long battle in which she smiled her way through 3 major surgeries and 13 rounds of chemotherapy, unfortunately in December 2008 she had a relapse. She's currently in the midst of another 12-round battle with chemotherapy.
Tatum’s Bags of Fun was formed in memory of Gabby Krause. Thanks to Gabby, Tatum received a Bag of Fun which helped her through her long hospital stays and year-long battle with cancer. Gabby had a vision that all children battling cancer in Colorado would receive a Bag of Fun. Our goal is to carry on Gabby’s legacy and bring Bags of Fun to children battling cancer in Indiana.
Tatum during her battle with cancer.
"We shall never know all the good a simple smile can do."
- Mother Theresa
Tell Me More!
- Each bag is filled with age-specific games, toys and activities practical for a hospital setting.
- Bags of Fun are delivered weekly to pediatric cancer patients at Riley Hospital for Children and Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at St. Vincent in Indianapolis, and throughout Indiana upon request.
- Our goal is to provide a Bag of Fun to every child between the ages of 2-18 who is battling cancer in Indiana.
- Approximately 25% of our volunteers are trained to help in the oncology clinic and offer hands-on assistance to the kids and their families.
- Young volunteers help identify the latest trends in fun toys and activities.
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What exactly is a Bag of Fun?
 Tatum laughing her way through chemo .. thanks to her bag of fun!
Soon after being diagnosed, Tatum received her Bag of Fun filled with toys and activities from the Gabby Krause Foundation.
The Bag of Fun not only helped Tatum get through the long days, but it was 
gladly shared by Tatum with many other pediatric cancer friends.
It is Tatum’s wish that children battling cancer in Indiana receive their very own Bag of Fun.
 
How Can You Help?
Purchase AT&T Products through our affiliate program here:
Corporate Sponsorships
If you’re interested in becoming a Corporate Sponsor please contact us directly at: JaysonParker@bagsoffun.org
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