Monkey In My Chair

After 6 weeks on a waiting list, Charly received her "Monkey in my Chair" kit. The monkey will reside in her chair at school in her place. The classmates will take "Charlotte" to recess, to field trips, to PE, etc. They include a book explaining to the class why there is a monkey in her chair, a journal to pass letters back and forth with, a mini monkey that can stay home with Charlotte to keep her company, and a backpack to carry everything in.

The child life specialist at the PCMC oncology clinic highly recommended the program, in order for Charlotte to keep a presence in school, even if she can't be present. Reading through the kit had me bawling this afternoon. Good thing Charly was distracted with her friend Lilli and the monkey.


If you are looking for a worthy organization to donate to this season, check out http://www.monkeyinmychair.org. Thanks to the Trinity United Methodist Church in Salina, KS for their donation!