The JBF Siblings Club was launched at the Bonanza Riding Stables in 2008. This project aims to address the emotional concerns of the brothers and sisters of childhood cancer patients.
RaVen’s Experience
We have invested countless hours in researching this area, and have taken our cue from information shared by our daughter RaVen, who articulated her experiences, emotions and needs. She described a feeling of being “invisible at times.” We have discovered that this is just one of the critical issues that confront the siblings as they sometimes feel neglected because their parents’ focus is directed primarily toward their sick brother or sister.
Outings
The Siblings Club events takes place at different times during the year. Sib Club activities have included horseback riding, hiking, nature tours, fishing, craft, drama, singing, magic and games. An essential component of each of these meetings is a group therapy session and exercises that allow the siblings to share their experiences, thoughts and emotions either in writing, through discussion or via some other creative medium.
