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K
ids driving
themselves to
the OR in
motorized cars isn't
new, but creating a
road for them to fol-
low and letting them
dress up as super-
heroes on the way
give an already neat
idea a fun twist. My
son Jack used to
spend months in and
out of the hospital,
and I saw how fright-
ening the surgical experience was for the patients and their parents.
I would put a superhero mask on Jack, and he would feel better as
he headed into surgery. What started with my son wearing a mask
has evolved into a whole experience, thanks to Jack and Friends.
Our organization provides hospitals with motorized cars and road
maps, so kids can drive to the OR while dressed as superheroes. It's
incredible how big of a positive impact a cape, a mask and a small
car can have on kids as they face one of the biggest challenges of
their young lives.
Jill Fearons
Jack and Friends
Mattapoisett, Mass.
jafearons@comcast.net
EN ROUTE
On the Road to Surgery
• EASY COMMUTE Outlining lanes on the hallway to ORs adds to the fun of driving
to the OR.
Jack
and
Friends
