we envision a world where kids get to be kids free of pain
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Despite the fact that over 1.7 million children in the United States are known to have chronic pain and that the cost of treating this pain is almost 20 billion dollars per year, chronic pain remains an invisible and under recognized health problem for kids and teens.
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Chronic pain also often includes a tremendous psychological and social burden; children with ongoing pain regularly miss school, are unable to participate in activities.
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Children with chronic pain have reduced social relationships and are three times more likely to have symptoms of anxiety depression and than children without pain.
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Our WhyBowtie Kids was inspired and founded from the heart and passion of Karen Prescod. In the midst of her own struggles and challenges, with chronic pain, she had the vision to create a non-profit to support children who suffer, along with their families. We exist to support, nurture and empower families with children who suffer from chronic pain, so that they may secure a better quality of life.
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Our WhatBowtie Kids is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing programs and services to children who suffer from chronic pain. Treating the children is only the first step in the process. Simultaneously we support and engage the families to create points of connection and understanding, which are essential to foster the total well-being of the child affected. We know that children are a part of a whole unit and that the impact of their challenges affects the entire family. By educating the parents and caregivers along with the siblings we are able to support and blend the family together as one.
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Our HowWe provide a fun, safe, supportive and uplifting environment that engages not just the children, but the entire family to create healing for the mind, body and spirit. We strive for our efforts to leave an everlasting impression that will be felt by the children and families, as they grow to together as one.
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A Family Perspective on Chronic pain
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Our Mission
To support, nurture, and empower children and their families impacted by chronic pain, through education and support programming so that they can secure a better quality of life.
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Bowtie Kids Founder Chronic Pain Journey
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Our Purpose
To increase the social and emotional learning capacity of children and families impacted by chronic pain to reduce the levels of anxiety, depression, isolation, poor self-concept, poor self-expression, opioid addiction and rates of suicide through interactive and experiential learning.
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Thank you to Our Dedicated Sponsors
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