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Check out the 2013 winning essays written by teens who have been impacted by cancer. “It’s Always Something Teen Essay Contest” is sponsored by Gilda's Club of Westchester (NY).

2013 Teen Essay Contest winners:

1st Place – Kathleen F.
“For Jeanne-Marie with Love”
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2nd Place – Adam S.
“It’s Always Something”
http://www.gildasclubwestchester.org/...

3rd Place – Julia F.
“We’re Gonna Make It”
http://www.gildasclubwestchester.org/...

"Gilda’s Club is a free cancer support community that offers emotional and social support to anyone impacted by cancer in any way [with] an extensive program for children and teens who have a family member or friend living with cancer, have experienced the death of someone close to them from cancer, or have cancer themselves. This program includes support groups, social activities, classes, and workshops for children, teens, and/or the whole family."

Recently, I had the honor and very moving experience of being one of the judges for Gilda's Club of Westchester's annual writing contest for teens who have been impacted by cancer in any way.

The writing contest is open to high school students in Westchester, Rockland, and lower Fairfield counties.