From a news release
ST. LOUIS – This Saturday, February 15 is International Childhood Cancer Day, a global collaborative campaign to raise awareness about childhood cancer, and to express support for children and adolescents with cancer, the survivors, and their families.
Maryville University’s Kids Rock Cancer (KRC) program seeks to bring awareness to the holiday as well as offer their services to anyone in need throughout the St. Louis region. Founded in 2009, Kids Rock Cancer offers free music therapy services to children undergoing cancer treatment, as well as those affected by family members’ battles with cancer or a blood disorder. Through music therapy, children are provided with a vehicle for self-expression to channel their emotions, creating a powerful message of strength and resilience.
KRC will be recognizing International Childhood Cancer Day by continuing to raise awareness for its mission: to provide as many children as possible with free music therapy services. All Kids Rock Cancer music therapy services are provided to patients at no charge, thanks to the continued support and generosity of various donors, volunteers, and community partners. To learn more about KRC, and show your support not just during International Childhood Cancer Day but all year round, visit KidsRockCancer.org.
About Kids Rock Cancer
Kids Rock Cancer, a program of Maryville University, uses the power of music therapy to help families cope with a cancer or blood disorder diagnosis. The program provides board-certified music therapists to help children, siblings, and parents use music and songwriting as a therapeutic vehicle for self-expression. A copy of their media kit can be found here.