Even when they¡¯re being treated for cancer
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Teddy bears, lemonade and tugs-of-war are all part of growing up, and pediatric cancer patients get to experience all of these at the MD Anderson Children¡¯s Cancer Hospital.
For example, there¡¯s field day, an old-fashioned, end-of-school activity for most students. With activities ranging from relay races, carnival games, tug-of-war and a cakewalk, the patients and their siblings have a great time. The Pediatric Education and Creative Arts Program hosted the 2013 celebration. Volunteers with Jackie Sherrill¡¯s Texas A&M 12th Man Kickoff Team Foundation were on hand to add to the fun.
Children¡¯s hospital patients also learned about entrepreneurship as they teamed up with Southwest Airlines for National Lemonade Day. Building on their first taste of business marketing, children set up a lemonade stand in the hospital¡¯s main lobby and served up more than 200 cups to fellow patients. Southwest Airlines sponsored the lemonade supplies and helped young patients serve the summertime favorite.
