1. by Amber Masso Program Director American Childhood Cancer Organization Having Fun and Helping a Cause: An Introduction to Childhood Cancer for Students and Teachers

2. What? What is Childhood Cancer? Children can get many different types of cancer. It can be in the bones, blood, liver, kidney or even the eyes. They receive medicine called ‘chemo’ to get rid of the cancer. They can also receive radiation and surgery too.

3. What? What is Childhood Cancer? Chemo and radiation make hair fall out. This can be very scary and makes children with cancer feel different from their friends. Chemo also makes them feel sick and tired. Sometimes the medicines make their muscles very weak. Some medicines can also make them put on lots of weight. They have to see the doctor a lot.

4. What? What is Childhood Cancer? It’s important to remember that just because children with cancer look different, they are still the same person inside. They need to know that they are loved even more now, to help them get through so many changes. Having cancer can be very scary for everyone.

5. What? How Can Our School Help? Some kids may spend months or even years receiving treatment to cure their cancer. That means LOTS and LOTS of days spent in Pajamas! Pjammin is a fantastic way for students and teachers to show their support!

6. What? What is PJammin? For a small donation of $1 or more, YOU get to wear YOUR Pajamas to school! You’ll be helping kids with cancer, and letting people know that thousands of children across the country are wearing their Pajamas because they are fighting cancer.

7. What? It means a lot to the children with cancer when other kids join together to help.

8. What Does Pjammin Do? Provides books for kids with cancer. Provides books and information for siblings, parents, and teachers

9. What Does Pjammin Do? Helps scientists search for a cure Helps spread the word that “kids can’t fight cancer alone!”

10. So, look for the PJammin Day information in your school and remember to wear your Pajamas to school!

11. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! … because kids can’t fight cancer alone!