Michael’s Corner<\/a>, a reading and tutoring center for kids undergoing treatment at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children.\u00a0<\/p>\n“These mean so much because I feel like even though you see a lot of books here, we are always in need of books, especially for the younger children,” volunteer teacher Colette McElwee said.<\/p>\n
In between stocking shelves, Bhatnagar met with two young patients who both picked out books to take home.<\/p>\n
“They lit up when they saw the books,” Bhatnagar said.<\/p>\n
For volunteers and staff at the hospital, these books are more than just an outlet during treatment. They also help promote literacy.<\/p>\n
“When our kids are in the deep parts of cancer treatment, they’re not able to attend school because of the risk of infection with other kids,” oncology social worker Mary-Brent Brown said. “That means their education is pretty minimal during that time and the books really help to bridge that gap.” <\/p>\n
In a place where healing matters most, Bhatnagar is helping turn the page toward brighter days. <\/p>\n
“I hope that they take away that reality might not be perfect right now, and it might not be the best, but there’s always hope in the future.”<\/p>\n
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