Young people diagnosed with a life threatening illnesses experience an extraordinary journey, and one common consequence is isolation from their peers.
In recognition of Andre Sobel’s struggle with this challenge and realizing that this all too often happens to others, the Andre Sobel River of Life Foundation offers an annual Essay Award to young survivors of catastrophic illness as an opportunity to express the realities of their experiences. More information about the 2011 Andre Sobel Award can be found at http://andreriveroflife.org/participate/you-are-campaign/