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Seeing CCA in a Different Light
By Emma on Jun 22, 2011
As a volunteer photographer for CCA, I’ve seen up close how CCA’s programs make a difference in my community. But recently I gave birth to my daughter who contracted a life-threatening virus shortly after birth and spent the following weeks in the Pediatric ICU. When we were at Emanuel, I was so, so touched by the programs that were part of our daily life there, and how much CCA is a part of how the pediatrics units function.
It was like there were little reminders of Alex' life everywhere that I went, of her legacy and her vitality. It brought me to tears many times seeing our little girl play in the Star Lounge while her baby sister was there and knowing that you guys support the families who were going through so much more than we would.
I have always known, conceptually, that I was volunteering for an amazing organization but seeing it from the perspective of a parent, even though we were just on the short stay floor while she fought through the infection, was amazing. Thank you so much for all that you do!
