July 22, 2010

Optimist International - Johns Hopkins Pediatric Oncology

Attendees at the Optimist International Convention in Denver, Colorado were moved by this video describing how the Optimist International Childhood Cancer Campaign made a difference in this young lady's life.



Optimist International has fulfilled a commitment to Johns Hopkins Research Hospital to raise $5 million to fund research to find a cure to eradicate childhood cancers. Optimist International has also fully funded an endowed chair.

They have now turned their attention to local communities where clubs will be able to make a similar impact on local children and their families as the young lady in the video.

We believe that sharing optimism is the way to better health.

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