Senior Expo
Tilden Community Center
Unveiling Strength through Shared Experiences: Diane Davies at the Hastings Senior Expo
Many know Diane Davies as a celebrated children's author, but behind her imaginative stories lies a tale of resilience and strength. At the first annual Hastings Senior Expo, Diane Davies emerged as a beacon of hope, strength, and community spirit. Her journey from a cancer survivor to a source of inspiration for both the young and old is as compelling as the stories she crafts.
Having started writing during her own battle with cancer, she has since penned numerous books that resonate with readers across generations. At the Expo, she engaged the community not just with her books, but through her own experiences, encouraging everyone - seniors, juniors, and 'littles' alike - to find joy and learning in their pages.
Discover Diane Davies' unique journey and her profound message to the Hastings community in this exclusive interview excerpt. Her radiant smile, boundless energy, and engaging storytelling are sure to inspire and uplift you.
Ready to dive into Diane's world? Click here to read the full story and find out more about her incredible journey.
Jeannie Ann's Grandma Has Breast Cancer by Diane Davies (Author), CA Nobens (Illustrator)
Jeannie Ann is a typical six-year-old. When she learns her grandma has breast cancer, it brings up the fears, questions, emotions, and misunderstandings that come with facing a medical challenge. With her loving family by her side, Jeannie Ann learns about what cancer can bring; tumors, mastectomies, chemotherapy, pain, and loss, but also hope. Jeannie Ann's Grandma Has Breast Cancer is a story written with honesty, love, and understanding for children of all ages.
Also now available on Amazon Audible.
Booklet explains why it is important for children to be included in a breast cancer (or any cancer) journey of a loved one. Learn about Kidsgrief.ca Four C’s of Child Concern; Cause, Catch, Cure and Care and much much more. A must read for families facing cancer. Suggestions given for planning the “I have cancer” conversation. This booklet is FREE with the purchase of Jeannie Ann’s Grandma Has Breast Cancer.
Jeannie Ann es la típica niña de seis años. Al enterarse de que su abuela tiene cáncer de mama, comienzan a surgir los miedos, las preguntas, las emociones y los malentendidos que conlleva enfrentarse a un desafío médico. Con su cariñosa familia a su lado, Jeannie Ann aprende lo que el cáncer puede provocar: tumores, mastectomías, quimioterapia, dolor y pérdida, pero también esperanza. La Abuelita de Jeannie Ann Tiene Cáncer de Mama es una historia escrita con honestidad, amor y comprensión dirigida a niños de todas las edades.