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Christine G. Anastos holds a B.S. in Engineering and a M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Tufts University and is the Founder of Connect & Thrive, Inc. (CAT) - Public Benefit Corporation. Christine’s breast cancer diagnosis marked a profound turning point, inspiring her to combine her scientific expertise and systems-thinking approach to create a transformative platform. CAT empowers patients to embark on meaningful healing journeys by complementing conventional medicine with a holistic approach that addresses root causes of illness and imbalance. Frustrated by the socioeconomic disparities that often limit access to critical care, Christine conceived KittyFunds™, a purposeful crowdfunding solution that taps into the generosity of friends and family, along with E-Gift Cards for individual giving, to provide patients with financial resources designated for evidence-based healing modalities and healthy living products available in CAT’s curated Marketplace. Christine’s mission is to help individuals proactively manage health risks before they progress and to provide compassionate, equitable support for women navigating cancer diagnoses and recovery through an approach grounded in empathy, expertise, and accessibility.

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Christine Anastos

Arlington, Massachusetts 02476, United States

Coco's Adventure Box: Helping Children Navigate Mom's Healing Journey (Limited-Edition)

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$125.00

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Conditions Addressed

anxiety; children; depression; family matters; fear; lack of joy; mindset issues; relaxation issues; sadness; stress

Offering

Originally created by Casey Tulloch, Coco's Adventure Box (https://www.kcsadventureboxes.com/) is a specially designed therapeutic activity box to support children whose mothers are undergoing cancer treatment. Acquired for CAT’s community, this unique offering helps children process the emotional challenges that come with a family member’s serious health condition through engaging and creative play.

Supporting Emotional Resilience

KC’s Adventure Box provides comfort, connection, and tools for emotional expression, helping children ages 5-8 build resilience and feel supported during difficult times. By combining an engaging story with interactive activities, costumes, and props, this box turns a challenging experience into an opportunity for growth and creativity. Tested and approved by hospitals, caregivers, and mental health professionals, it offers a thoughtful and impactful way to address children’s needs during their parent’s treatment journey.

What’s Inside the Box:

  • Illustrated Storybook with Activities
  • A beautifully illustrated children’s book tells the story of a child embarking on a sea adventure, used as a metaphor for a healing journey. The book features dry-erase activity pages for interactive fun and learning.
  • 15+ Therapeutic Lessons and Activities
  • Activities are designed to help children cope with challenges such as loss of control, isolation, sadness, boredom, and repressed emotions, providing a safe space for expression.
  • Costumes and Props for Play
  • Includes a captain’s hat, dry-erase markers, knit mermaid tail blanket, treasure map puzzle, kaleidoscopic glasses, message-in-a-bottle, rainbow pop-it fidget toy, glow-in-the-dark stars, and a mini-USB flashlight, enhancing imaginative play.
  • Goodie Bags to Extend the Adventure
  • Six goodie bags contain surprises aligned with the story, to be opened one chapter at a time, extending the excitement and engagement over several days.

Why Coco’s Adventure Box?

This therapeutic activity box goes beyond traditional care packages by fostering emotional expression, providing tools for processing difficult emotions, and creating a shared experience for families.

Shipping, handling, and taxes are included for U.S. addresses only, making it easy to bring comfort, creativity, and resilience to your child. Coco’s Adventure Box: because every child deserves support, fun, and the tools to navigate tough times with strength and imagination.

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