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THANDEKA

Thandeka, Grade 1, is an active child taking part in gymnastics and athletics at school. Kids Kicking Cancer allows Thandeka to find strength as well as the opportunity to be active in what would usually be a long waiting period in the hospital. What Thandeka learns from KKC is knowledge that can then be taught to her brother and sister at home. Her Dad says that Kids Kicking Cancer has given Thandeka the passion to help other children who are experiencing the same struggles in South Africa, and that’s wonderful.

COLIN

Colin is a 12-year-old boy whose illness has kept him from his siblings, who are currently staying with his grandmother while he receives treatment. Yet Colin is positive that he is going to beat the pain. Working closely with Sensei Moses has taught Colin how to achieve inner peace as well as the power to overcome struggles with a newfound sense of empowerment.
“I now breathe in the light and exhale the darkness. Kids Kicking Cancer brings me happiness in every way” – Colin.
Hayden joined Kids Kicking Cancer classes at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital.

Hayden

Hayden joined Kid’s Kicking Cancer classes at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital in June 2018. His Mom noticed that he expressed the frustration of his illness at home, and struggled to fall asleep when he knew he had a hospital session the next morning. Now he is a powerful martial artist and says he uses the breathing techniques he has learned to calm himself down and go to sleep. He is a brave and inspirational young man and a true example of strength through power, peace and purpose.
Cash deposits and EFTs to Kids Kicking Cancer

ROLIVHUWA

Rolivhuwa is typical 7 year old boy who loves soccer. Kids Kicking Cancer has helped Rolivhuwa forget about his illness while teaching him the powerful techniques to deal with his pain. His energy has been directed into pushing away the pain and focusing on finding his own power.
Joshua is currently 4 years old and his journey started back in 2016, when he became ill.

Joshua

Joshua is currently 4 years old and his journey started back in 2016, when he became ill. Today his hospital visits have reduced from weekly to once a month. With the love and support of his family, Joshua will soon be running around with maximum energy again. His positive mindset throughout the journey is a lesson for all of us in never giving up.
The breathing techniques she has learned through martial arts helps calm her mind and body through emotional storms.

Sharfaa

At 13 years old, Sharfaa’s time spent in hospital kept her away from school and she admits to feeling sad and frustrated in missing out on a normal teenage life. The breathing techniques she has learned through martial arts helps calm her mind and body through emotional storms. She stays positive by inspiring other children to focus on getting better.
She experienced pain and illness from a young age. Throughout it all, her smile lit up the hospital.

Indica

Indica’s story demonstrates her spirit and is just the kind of light that continues to shine and inspire children across the world. She experienced pain and illness from a young age. Throughout it all, her smile lit up the hospital. She checked in on everyone, despite fighting for her own life at only 9 years old, and her warm heart was well known in the wards. She died on the 3rd September, 2018. Her light and strength continues to inspire us.

Black belt ceremony

Before terminally-ill children pass away, a special ceremony is held with family and friends, the children are then presented with their black belt. The ceremonies are sometimes filled with hundreds of people or more intimate settings for immediate family.
“When we give children this black belt, we embroider the child’s name on one side and the words ‘master teacher’ on the other, because they really are teaching the world” – Rabbi G.

TAKE A DEEP BREATH

The Stress Response is the body’s natural message for “flight or fight.” While it may work wonders in the jungle when attempting to kill or avoiding being killed, it can cause damage to our lives, our health and our relationships when we can’t let go of the ‘flight’ or ‘fight’ – which is why it is important to be able to control these ‘stresses’ through breathing exercises or meditation.

Breath belongs to the body’s autonomic or involuntary nervous system. It is the one part of that system that we can control very easily. When we inhale and “lift ourselves up” in the process we become primed for the exhale. In the exhale we can release the tension of our muscles. When we put that all together, we have a “Breath Brake”©.

Body Scan – 3 Min
Body Scan – 8 min
Breath break
Meditation – 10 min
Meditation – 10u
Melissa’s Meditation
Pain Empowerment
Power Breathing
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