{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","title":"Make A Difference Minute: The Small Things Mean a Lot","description":"On this Make A Difference Minute, I have Ashley Russell of Athens, Alabama, sharing how small acts of kindness have helped carry her through cancer treatments and chemotherapy.\n\nWhen people hear about a cancer diagnosis, they often wonder what they can do to help. Ashley's answer is simple: the little things matter. A surprise package in the mail filled with items to help during chemotherapy. A bag prepared by friends with snacks, blankets, fuzzy socks, and comfort items. Head wraps given with love after losing her hair. Help with her child when she needed support.\n\nNone of these acts could take away the diagnosis, but each one reminded Ashley that she wasn't facing the journey alone.\n\nSometimes encouragement doesn't have to be grand or expensive. A thoughtful gesture, a helping hand, or simply showing up can make a difficult day a little easier.\n\nThis MADM is brought to you by Hydration Lounge, proudly supporting stories and the people who make our communities strong.\n\nReal stories.\nReal people.\nReal impact.\nNews That Unites!™️","author_name":"The Mark White Show","author_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5024444-the-mark-white-show","provider_name":"Audioboom","provider_url":"https://audioboom.com","width":480,"height":95,"thumbnail_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/43670394/600x600/c","thumbnail_width":600,"thumbnail_height":600,"html":""}