Transforming the lives of chronically ill children, and their families,
shifting all from surviving to thriving - until cures are found. 
Greetings!
November is about appreciation and gratitude. We celebrate Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving and National Family Caregivers Month. In honor of this year's theme, "Caregiving Around the Clock," I want to recognize ALL Bounce family caregivers and applaud the work they do both day and night.

A Day in the Life of a Family Caregiver:

  • Morning: 6 in 10 family caregivers work full or part-time, in addition to juggling their care giving responsibilities at home. Mornings are a tricky balancing act of getting kids ready for school, taking care of a sick loved one and getting themselves out the door to work.

  • Throughout the Day: Up to 70% of family caregiver's manage the medications, ensuring their loved one is dosed correctly and on-time every time, and maintaining an up-to-date medication listing. They also handle appointment scheduling and insurance issues.

  • Evening: After a long day at the office, caregivers oversee homework, prepare meals, do housework and laundry, organize the family, assist with home therapies, and handle life maintenance activities.

  • Night: If another middle-of-the-night trip to the emergency room is required, family caregivers answer the call - and must be prepared in advance with information, medication, clothing and patience.

Whether a mom, dad, grandparent, older brother, younger sister, aunt/uncle, or other family caregiver, this schedule doesn't leave (any) time for relaxation, family fun, or self-care. As we salute these amazing unsung heroes, I am reminded of why Bounce was created, to shift Kiddos, Siblings, and Parents from surviving to thriving - and I am grateful for your support in doing so!
Joan M. Steltmann
Chief Executive Officer
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From a pool of 519 applicants, Bounce was honored to be named a "Top 100 Nominee"!

Thanks for Your Vote in the People's Choice Award and a round of ap plause for People Choice Award

Winners: Abbott Laboratories & The Bra Lab

To see a full list of Chicago Innovation Winners:
Introducing our Newest Board Member! 

Mehul Desai

Managing Director & Partner
Accenture
We are excited, and grateful, to welcome Mehul! He joins an amazing Board of Directors already actively serving Bounce. To meet them, click here .
Bounce Bash® Halloween Hoopla was 'wicked awesome'!
~ Fangs for another year of trick-or-treat candy, games, crafts and mummy wrap! ~
This spooktacular event generously sponsored & hosted by our friends:
#GivingTuesday #BounceForKids
~ a day to make a difference ~

Following Black Friday & Cyber Monday, the U.S. celebrates Giving Tuesday, a day devoted to making a difference! 

On Tuesday, November 27th, help chronically ill kids & their families thrive by Donating &   Spreading the Word. Details coming soon!