Now the Future Healers program has expanded to Bardstown Elementary School. It will bring hands-on health education to 230 elementary school students.
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Keeland Sanders died Sept. 2023 at 11 years old after being diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, an aggressive brain cancer.
An educational initiative led by a Louisville nonprofit focused on supporting children affected by gun violence is expanding to Bardstown.
The Future Healers were given all of the tools they need to learn skills like how to give an injection and how to stitch up a realistic wound.
Christopher 2X Game Changers announced the 2024 Children's Inspirational Award on Saturday. The award honors children who participate in the nonprofit's programming.
The Future Healers program held a white coat laboratory ceremony to mark the beginning of the 2024-25 curriculum.
The award is presented annually to a "medical professional at UofL Health who exemplifies excellence, caring, compassion and commitment to education."
The Future Healers program intends to inspire children dealing with violence and trauma to build better futures by working with professionals in the medical field.
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Parents of children impacted by gun violence are using a Louisville-based nonprofit, Christopher 2X Game Changers, to support children.
Doctors originally said she would not regain movement on her left side, but the family said she now has some movement there.