GSEM Silver Award Project Catalog

Lending Library for Friends of Kids with Cancer

Project Details: Girl Scout Troop 949 worked together to provide youth cancer patients a new bookcase to earn their Silver Award. The Cadettes recognized that patients with long hospital stays lacked access to books since they couldn’t attend school or use public libraries. The Cadettes designed, built and painted a custom bookcase to fit in the designated space at Friends of Kids with Cancer. The tutoring staff at the organization now offer a centralized area to place their educational materials, and the children better access to books. These books are used for those undergoing cancer treatment to increase their reading skills.

Silver Award Team: Troop 949

Issue: Children undergoing cancer treatment needed educational materials. Root Cause: Cancer patients have low access to books due to not attending schools because of treatment and not using public libraries due to germs. Target Audience: Children and families who are served by Friends of Kids with Cancer. Sustainability: The bookcase is built from long-lasting materials that can be easily cleaned, and it can be moved with the organization if they moved spaces.