Camp courage
Article Abstract:
Children at the Ronald McDonald Camp in northeastern Pennsylvania have all survived cancer. Some of the campers are already cancer-free, while others have just had their diagnoses. Most of the camp counselors are former cancer patients. They kept on coming back to where they learned to have courage.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1996
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You're having a lobotomy?
Article Abstract:
A 33-year-old Jew decided to have her Bat Ami 20 years too late. Although she initially had doubts about her willingness and preparedness to go through the Jewish rite of passage, her friends' and family's support saw her through the ritual successfully.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1996
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