Alma has been attending and participating in activities with A Hole in My Heart Ministry since 2008, immediately following the death
of her daughter Rachel who passed of Leukemia at the
age of 8 years old. Alma has been a participant in
every way possible to the group, from attending
monthly meetings, special events, fundraisers, retreats
and more. She also brings with her the gift of being
Bi-Lingual which helps us to further meet the needs
of our Hispanic Community.
Alma initiated a special program at Cook Children’s
Medical Center over 3 years ago, and on each anniversary
of her daughter’s birth, she delivers gifts to children
on the Oncology floor. It is a great joy and pleasure for
Alma to add some light into these precious children’s
already darkened lives.
Serving on the board for A Hole in My Heart is just
another way for Alma to minister to hurting moms. Her
husband and their 4 children live in Weatherford,
Texas and enjoy attending church, spending time with family and the company of good friends. Alma’s eldest
daughter, Christina, also attends many of the functions
with her and both add a special and unique perspective
on loss.
Alma is known for her kind and gentle heart and will
be an added delight to this already growing ministry.
She can be reached at:
christinasanchez26@yahoo.com
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Scharlyn is an LCSW who has been employed at Cook Children’s Medical Center for over 8 years and is currently in the Palliative Care Program, working with families of children diagnosed with chronic complex conditions. She received a Masters of Science in Social Work from The University of Texas at Arlington, in 1996 and her advanced clinical license in 1999.
Her work history includes Juvenile and Adult Probation, MHMR, Home Health and Hospice, as well as providing individual and family therapy in a private practice. In addition she has worked with pediatric oncology patients in a hospital setting and served in the Life After Cancer Program at Cooks helping Young Adult Survivors transition back into the community, school, and employment.
She has also served on the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation Board for the past 5 years, the Family Advisory Council for Cook Children’s Home Health, and facilitated a Support Group in Aledo, Texas, for families of children with special needs. She was recently chosen for the “Peak Performer” award at Cooks Medical Center. As an active member of Willow Park Baptist Church, Scharlyn volunteers monthly as a helper for Children’s Church.
Scharlyn and her husband Zeke live in Aledo, Texas and have two grown children (a daughter and a son) and two beautiful grandsons who live near Abilene. She enjoys shopping (especially flea markets and junk stores), decorating, and reading. She adores her pets, a yellow Tabby Cat, Ralph and a miniature Schnauzer, Smokey.
"I am very honored to have been asked to serve on the board for a Hole in My Heart Ministry and look forward to getting to know the fantastic women in this support group!"
She can be reached at:
scharlyn_henderson@yahoo.com
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