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Led by KIC Junior Leader, Artiola, Leaders in Wellness is a heartfelt initiative bringing volunteers together to create wellness care kits and decorate uplifting cards for cancer patients at Aurora Health Care Cancer Clinics throughout Milwaukee. This event aims to spread comfort, encouragement, and compassion to patients undergoing treatment while empowering youth leadership and community connection through meaningful service.
As a young leader passionate about wellness, compassion, and community service, this initiative is deeply personal to Artiola. After losing her grandfather to cancer, she experienced firsthand how important support and kindness can be during treatment. Aurora Health Care Cancer Clinics are especially meaningful to her family, as that is where her Grandpa received care throughout his journey. Through Leaders in Wellness, Artiola hopes to bring comfort and encouragement to patients undergoing treatment at Aurora clinics throughout Milwaukee.
Activities
Families will unite for a powerful hands-on day of compassion and community impact by creating heartfelt cards filled with uplifting messages and artwork while assembling care kits designed to bring comfort, encouragement, and hope to cancer patients. More than just an activity, this experience creates meaningful human connection by reminding patients that they are not facing their journey alone — they are supported by an entire community standing beside them. Every card written and every care kit packed becomes a symbol of love, strength, and encouragement, showing how even small acts of kindness can make a lasting difference in the lives of those battling cancer.
Impact
This program inspires both children and adults to broaden their understanding of what it truly means to support someone facing a medical challenge like cancer. It teaches them that cancer is not simply a battle between a patient and an illness — it is a journey carried by families, friends, caregivers, and entire communities standing together in strength and compassion. By encouraging empathy, connection, and service, Leaders in Wellness empowers people to make a meaningful impact, one person at a time, proving that no one fights alone.
When & Where
Saturday, June 20 from 9-10 a.m.
Haraz Coffee inside Melrose Restaurant
6840 S. 27th St.
Oak Creek, WI
Registration Information
Participant Cap: 10+ families
Age: All are welcome to help however they can.
Cost: Free
Materials: If you’d like, you can donate supplies from our Cancer Care Kit wishlist.
Questions: Please contact juniorleader4@kicmke.org with any questions. We will send you an email to confirm registration and homeowner contact information before the event.
Cancellations: Please contact juniorleader4@kicmke.org ASAP in the event of a cancellation so we can add waitlisted families to the event.
Our Partner
Aurora’s Cancer Clinics treat 1 in every 4 cancer patients diagnosed in Wisconsin, making it the largest cancer program in the state. Learn more on their website.
KIC Junior Leader Program
KIC invites youth leaders (ages 9-14) to create service opportunities to engage their peers and work on solutions in the community. The Junior Leader will participate in the planning, development, and execution with an experienced KIC adult leader-mentor. Learn more and apply today.