Keeping spirits lifted in a difficult time

One of the most unique and special gifts Emerson received during treatment was a Radiation Countdown Calendar. Similar to an Advent Calendars you see during the holidays, a Radiation Countdown Calendar is a set of small gifts that children get to open after each radiation session. For Emerson, this was incredibly meaningful and impactful as it gave her something to look forward to during the drive back from Emory. It allowed her to see her progress towards the end of treatment and it was created knowing all of her favorite things.

Smasherson has decided to make Radiation Countdown Calendars a priority for children being treated with radiation.  These are highly curated calendars made especially for each child based on their likes and interests.  Smasherson is proud to partner with CHOA and Emory Winship Cancer Institute to offer these calendars to the families and children who are in radiation treatment. Through the end of 2023 Smasherson has delivered over 200 calendars to children in treatment.   Consistent feedback from the doctors and nurses state that the radiation calendar is often times the only thing that will get the child into treatment.  Smasherson is filling a gap we didn’t know existed in creating a positive experience during cancer treatment.