MEET EMMA
In September 2020 after the Epilepsy Team ran 2 days of testing at the Children’s hospital, I can still remember the team of medical professionals coming into our room. (Due to it being Covid times only 1 parent was allowed at the hospital) It was that day that me, Emma’s Mom, with Emma sitting on my lap that I was told that Emma has a rare and complex seizure disorder called Lennox Gastaut Syndrome. The team of doctors explained it as most people with seizures have 1 type of seizure in just one part of there brain and that Emma was unfortunately having multiple different types of seizures and it was affecting every lobe of her brain. They went on to explain that they is no cure to this disease and that it is complicated and every child presents differently... Read Emma's full story by clicking the button below
MEET COLE BARDEN
Cole had his fourth brain surgery on July 19, 2022 and it was confirmed the spot was another tumor. He is currently hoping to be accepted into a clinical trial in Seattle WA, so for now we are in another period of waiting.
You can read Cole's Full Story Below
OUR MISSION
Mankato, MN
My Happy Place
My Happy Place is a 501(c)3 organization comprised of passionate volunteers whose intention is to create healing environments for individuals who are struggling with a serious health issue. A “healing environment” is often defined as one that has a nurturing and therapeutic effect. We simply call it, “my happy place”.
For the person on a serious health journey, a healing environment can help to lower stress and anxiety, reduce pain, accelerate recovery and promote a sense of well-being. My Happy Place does all that, and more. Often times, the news that the individual
is going to have a “happy place” created for them, is the first good news they’ve received since their diagnosis. This gives them something to look forward to other than focusing on their illness.
We work closely with the recipient to design and personalize the selected space at their home that will provide the most benefit. We will create a place that embodies soothing colors, cleanliness, sounds, scents and visual stimuli. We use specially curated items that will provide comfort, resulting in a new space that will help to strengthen their ability to cope and recover.
What we offer is one part of the healing process, and we believe a very significant part. Our hope is that each time the recipient walks into their “happy place”, they are reminded they are not alone on their journey – they have the love and support of friends, family and their community.
Serving qualifying recipients in the Greater Mankato, MN area.
My Happy Haven – Mankato is under the Group Exemption of
My Happy Place – Mason City, IA, Inc. for 501(c) 3 tax – deductible purposes.
My Happy Place – Mason City EIN: 46-2628458
My Happy Haven – Mankato EIN: 87-1448565
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Jaci Hanson
Director/President
Anna Reichel
Secretary
Tracy Zins
Treasurer
Sherry Schultze
Photographer
Jeni Bubholz
Board Member
Kendall Raatz
Board Member
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