“Healing with a Smile” Program
The Sabrina and Camillo D’Alesio Foundation was established in memory of two exceptional siblings, Sabrina & Camillo D’Alesio, whose enthusiasm and love of life inspired their parents to believe all children are special and to make a difference in a child’s life. Our goal is to enhance and make a significant contribution to the lives of underprivileged children as well as provide entertainment and therapy to sick children in hospitals.
The Sabrina and Camillo D’Alesio Foundation believe there is tremendous value in treating the mind, body and spirit when treating a child for a medical illness. During Camillo and Sabrina’s hospital stay, their parents witnessed the hardships children and their families must endure from the time a doctor tells you that your child has a life threatening illness right through the treatment process. There are many extremely difficult days that children and their families must confront. These very special children with life-threatening illnesses deserve positive and healthy distractions during their lengthy stay and courageous fight at the hospital. Complementary therapies provide this distraction and help stimulate the body’s natural healing power.
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The Healing with a Smile program has the following goals:contact
- Complement conventional medicine in the healing process.
- Create a positive experience for the child and the parent.
- Create a positive distraction for psychological well being of the child.
- Focus on the psycho social needs of children undergoing treatment.
For more info, please download our Healing with a Smile pdf.
