“Spreading some cheer thanks to our clients & team. So grateful we have the opportunity to support this amazing organization Cape Ivy whose goal is to bring a smile to all the children who courageously fight for their health & spend a lot of time in & out of hospitals receiving treatment for chronic illnesses.”
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Helping Hands partners ABC7 and Easterns Automotive Group teamed up to surprise Meg, co-founder, with a $1,500 donation. A reporter from ABC 7 in Washington, DC requested an interview with Cape Ivy, as a follow-up to a story from 2019. At the end of the interview, Meg was presented with the check. She was very
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If your child is diagnosed with a disease that is not straight forward with a tried and true protocol that doctors are well versed in, you might consider a second opinion. We are taught that doctors know best, but you the parent are your child’s advocate. As such, you need to push back if you
Bic DeCaro, Team Leader & Realtor at Bic DeCaro & Associates (eXp Realty), presented a donation to Cape Ivy, today, December 22, 2020. Bic DeCaro, of Great Falls, VA, bases her donation on her annual house closings.
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Genome Sequencing is the wave of the future for diagnosing and treating medical conditions. Back in high school we were all taught about genes. Humans have 23 chromosome pairs – half from their mother and half from their father. Since the discovery of chromosomal pairs and genes, scientist have been able to drill down further
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Going to the hospital with your child is hard. Going to the hospital far from home with your child adds several layers of difficulty to your stay. No popping home for forgotten items. No friends to come keep you and your child company and stave of boredom or distract from worry. Less time for both
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When you are in an intense situation like having a child in the ICU, that child becomes your priority as it should be, but your other children still need support (see Blog Caring For Your Other Children While Your Child Is In The Hospital). There is only so much you as a parent can do,
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If you have a child in the hospital and other children at home, you know without a doubt you will need help. Hopefully you are in a community with strong ties of family or friends or a church community. Depending on the age of your children, you may need round the clock presence at home
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My very first blog. Wish me luck! Here are a few things to consider when packing for a hospital long stay. The first things you will need are favorite comfort items. My son, Gavin always brought his stuffed animal “Sharky”, a fleece poncho (the first prototype I made for what would become CapeIvy.com) and his
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