Who Cares? - (Chan Is a Caregiver Collection) by Chanda Minor-Brigance (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Who Cares?" is part of the Chan is a Caregiver collection. This children's book inspires compassion and generosity in a simple and imaginative manner for the youngest of girls and boys. Brimming with colorful illustrations, the book gently introduces children to the disease of ALS and gives specific attention to the role played by caregivers. In an age appropriate manner, children will be taught about the crucial role friends and caregivers play.

Lou Gehrig's disease affects people of all ages, races, and backgrounds. This disease is serious, and being there for those diagnosed with ALS is critical. Introducing children to this sort of thing can be difficult, but with the help of "Who Cares?" you can teach your children about this sensitive issue and inspire them to play a pivotal role in its solution.

Book Synopsis

"Who Cares?" is part of the Chan is a Caregiver collection. This children's book inspires compassion and generosity in a simple and imaginative manner for the youngest of girls and boys. Brimming with colorful illustrations, the book gently introduces children to the disease of ALS and gives specific attention to the role played by caregivers. In an age appropriate manner, children will be taught about the crucial role friends and caregivers play.

Lou Gehrig's disease affects people of all ages, races, and backgrounds. This disease is serious, and being there for those diagnosed with ALS is critical. Introducing children to this sort of thing can be difficult, but with the help of "Who Cares?" you can teach your children about this sensitive issue and inspire them to play a pivotal role in its solution.

About the Author

Chanda Minor-Brigance is the co-founder of the BRIGANCEBRIGADE.ORG foundation. Chanda co-found the Brigance Brigade Foundation in 2008, along with her husband Orenthial James. Chanda and her husband have been married for 26 amazing years and they presently reside in Baltimore, Maryland where they have lived since year 2000.
The Brigance Brigade Foundation helps to equip, encourage and empower people living with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

Chanda is also the driving force and inspiration for the Chanda's Caregiver Corner, a program within the Brigance Brigade Foundation. This program is designed to recognize and celebrate the special relationship between PALS and CALS.

Chanda is a native Houstonian and was born, raised and educated in Houston, Texas. After graduating from high school, Chanda pursued her higher education at Texas Southern University, located in Houston, Texas, where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business with concentration in Management. Chanda pursued a business Bachelor of Arts degree with concentration in management studies, to follow her youth to present-day dream of becoming a daycare center owner and operator.

After graduating from university, Chanda nurtured her years of experiences and dreams of working with young children. This launched a teaching opportunity with the Archdiocese of the Houston Metropolitan area where Chanda embraced educating first graders. While being an educator, Chanda's greatest accomplishment was to witness the joy and excitement of her student's rapid learning.