The Kids Write Club (KWC) literacy
program was created by entrepreneur and author Helen Georgaklis to encourage
children to find their voice through writing. Its mission is to get as many
children putting fingers to pen at an early age. Successfully integrated at
Gerald McShane Elementary, it helped children deal with issues such as
bullying. "Kids can't say some things, but can write about them,"
says GeorgakIis. "The KWC literacy program increases literacy rates, helps
children identify conflicts and challenges, and find solutions. I wanted to
introduce it to young patients in a hospital setting because it is also very
therapeutic." www.kidswriteclub.com
The Kids Write Club (KWC)
literacy program, a subsidiary of the 99 Series, was piloted at The Montreal
Children's Hospital. Claudia has written a story of
inspiration, courage and determination. The proceeds from the book will go to
Claudia's tribute fund at the Montreal
Children's Hospital Foundation for the hematology/oncology department to help
other young patients.
