Baby cousin with cancer inspires girls to sew hospital gowns for sick kids across U.S. and Africa
Associated PressFREEHOLD, N.J. — Fighting brain cancer, little Giada Demma was lying in her pediatric hospital bed, her tiny body virtually swimming in a drab green hospital gown. “I wanted to do something to help kids like and give them hospital gowns that have nice patterns, that are colorful, that they can feel comfortable in while they’re going through a rough time,” Giuliana said. “I like seeing the smiles on the kids’ faces, even though they’re going through such a hard time,” said Audrina, who wants to be a veterinarian. “You’re in a hospital praying that your child will make it through the surgery, and to see him in the gown with a big smile on his face is an amazing thing.” Soft-spoken yet entirely at ease recounting her efforts, Giuliana has the poise and maturity of someone beyond her years, though she just graduated from middle school. They can wear these gowns and have something to cheer them up.” Melissa Demma, Giada’s mother, said the drive by her child’s young cousins to make and give away gowns “blows me away and touches me each and every day.” “They’re young girls and this is what they choose to do, spending their time helping others,” she said.
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