About Min stora dag
Min Stora Dag: Creating Joyful Experiences for Children with Serious Illnesses
Min Stora Dag is a Swedish non-profit organization that aims to create joyful experiences for children who are battling serious illnesses and diagnoses. The organization believes that every child deserves to have a happy childhood, regardless of their health condition. By providing unique and memorable experiences, Min Stora Dag hopes to give these children the strength and motivation they need to keep fighting through their tough daily lives.
The idea behind Min Stora Dag was born in 1989 when a young boy named Magnus was diagnosed with leukemia. During his treatment, Magnus dreamed of becoming a police officer and riding in a police car with sirens blaring. His wish came true when he was visited by two police officers who took him on an unforgettable ride around town. This experience inspired Magnus' mother, Barbro Lennéer Axelson, to start Min Stora Dag so that other sick children could also have their dreams come true.
Since then, Min Stora Dag has granted over 10,000 wishes for children across Sweden. The organization works closely with hospitals and healthcare professionals to identify eligible children who would benefit from its services. Once a child's wish is approved, the team at Min Stora Dag goes above and beyond to make it happen.
Some of the most popular wishes granted by Min Stora Dag include meeting celebrities or sports stars, going on exciting trips or adventures such as hot air balloon rides or helicopter tours, attending concerts or shows, getting pampered at spas or salons, receiving special gifts like computers or gaming consoles - anything that can bring joy into these kids' lives.
But it's not just about fulfilling individual wishes - Min Stora Dag also organizes events and activities where sick children can come together and have fun as a group. These events range from sports days to music festivals to Christmas parties - all designed with the aim of creating positive memories for these kids during what can be an incredibly difficult time in their lives.
One thing that sets Min Stora Dag apart from other wish-granting organizations is its focus on long-term support for families affected by serious illness. The organization offers counseling services for parents and siblings of sick children as well as financial assistance for families struggling with medical bills or other expenses related to their child's illness.
In addition to its work directly helping sick kids and their families, Min Stora Dag also raises awareness about childhood illness through various campaigns throughout the year. For example, during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September each year (which coincides with International Childhood Cancer Day on September 13), the organization runs fundraising drives and social media campaigns aimed at educating people about childhood cancer statistics while encouraging them to donate towards research efforts.
Overall, there are few organizations out there doing more important work than Min Stora Dag when it comes to supporting seriously ill children in Sweden today. By granting wishes big and small while also providing ongoing emotional support for families affected by illness long after those wishes are fulfilled - this non-profit truly embodies what it means "to create joy" even amidst life's toughest challenges!
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