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URL:https://kicmke.org/events/junior-leader-project-leaders-in-wellness-au
 rora-health-care-cancer-clinics-june-2026/
SUMMARY:Junior Leader Project: Leaders in Wellness with Aurora Health Care 
 Cancer Clinics
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nLed 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 Aur
 ora Health Care Cancer Clinics throughout Milwaukee. This event aims to sp
 read comfort\, encouragement\, and compassion to patients undergoing treat
 ment while empowering youth leadership and community connection through me
 aningful service. \n\nAs a young leader passionate about wellness\, compas
 sion\, and community service\, this initiative is deeply personal to Artio
 la. After losing her grandfather to cancer\, she experienced firsthand how
  important support and kindness can be during treatment. Aurora Health Car
 e Cancer Clinics are especially meaningful to her family\, as that is wher
 e her Grandpa received care throughout his journey. Through Leaders in Wel
 lness\, Artiola hopes to bring comfort and encouragement to patients under
 going treatment at Aurora clinics throughout Milwaukee.\nActivities\nFamil
 ies will unite for a powerful hands-on day of compassion and community imp
 act by creating heartfelt cards filled with uplifting messages and artwork
  while assembling care kits designed to bring comfort\, encouragement\, an
 d hope to cancer patients. More than just an activity\, this experience cr
 eates meaningful human connection by reminding patients that they are not 
 facing their journey alone — they are supported by an entire community s
 tanding beside them. Every card written and every care kit packed becomes 
 a symbol of love\, strength\, and encouragement\, showing how even small a
 cts of kindness can make a lasting difference in the lives of those battli
 ng cancer.\nImpact\nThis program inspires both children and adults to broa
 den 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 f
 amilies\, friends\, caregivers\, and entire communities standing together 
 in strength and compassion. By encouraging empathy\, connection\, and serv
 ice\, Leaders in Wellness empowers people to make a meaningful impact\, on
 e person at a time\, proving that no one fights alone.\nWhen &amp\; Where\
 nSaturday\, June 20 from 9-10 a.m.\nHaraz Coffee inside Melrose Restaurant
 \n6840 S. 27th St.\nOak Creek\, WI \n\nRegistration Information\nParticipa
 nt Cap: 10+ families\nAge: All are welcome to help however they can.\nCost
 : Free\nMaterials: If you’d like\, you can donate supplies from our Canc
 er Care Kit wishlist. \nQuestions: Please contact juniorleader4@kicmke.or
 g  with any questions.  We will send you an email to confirm registratio
 n and homeowner contact information before the event.\nCancellations: Plea
 se contact juniorleader4@kicmke.org ASAP in the event of a cancellation s
 o we can add waitlisted families to the event.\n\nOur Partner\nAurora's Ca
 ncer Clinics treat 1 in every 4 cancer patients diagnosed in Wisconsin\, m
 aking it the largest cancer program in the state. Learn more on their webs
 ite.\n\nKIC Junior Leader Program\nKIC invites youth leaders (ages 9-14) t
 o create service opportunities to engage their peers and work on solutions
  in the community. The Junior Leader will participate in the planning\, de
 velopment\, and execution with an experienced KIC adult leader-mentor. Lea
 rn more and apply today.
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CATEGORIES:Children and Families
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