Rock Your Kindness highlights extraordinary stories of everyday people experiencing life-changing kindness. Whether it's a random act, saves a life or helps you be kinder to yourself, these stories will increase empathy, compassion, and hope. You never know how your kindness can change the trajectory of your life or the life of another. Rock Your Kindness is hosted by Tracey Ferrin. Tracey is a mother, wife, best-selling author and TikTok superstar. She is often called a "breath of fresh air" by those who know and meet her. She is a mom of 4 and has been married to the love of her life for 18 years. Together, they call Texas home. In this episode, Tracey and Alyssa chat about how she created The Princess Program Foundation. Alyssa discusses her determination behind her project and how it leads to a nonprofit. Alyssa also shares how the pandemic actually pivoted her plan in the right direction and why it allowed her to serve many more children than ever expected. “She said ‘I'm never going to get to go to Disney' and it broke my heart. But it also inspired me to find a way to bring that Disney-like magic to her.” Show Notes:  [0:00] Introduction to the episode with guest, Alyssa Banks who is the founder of a nonprofit organization, Princess Program Foundation  [0:25] Welcome back to Rock Your Kindness Podcast, hosted by Tracey Ferrin [1:48] The Princess Program Foundation [2:02] Question: How old were you and what inspired your idea to start this foundation? [5:41] Question: How do you deal with the emotional toll of visiting children who are terminally ill?  [7:27] If you’re interested in volunteering check out: https://princessprogram.foundation/become-a-volunteer-1 for more info! [7:38] Question: Does your organization offer in-person and online volunteer options? [8:34] Question: What makes a good volunteer? [10:17] Question: Do you serve both boys and girls? [10:48] Question: How old do you have to be to volunteer? [11:01] Question: Can you tell us about TikTok and how it impacted your foundation? [17:18] Question: What types of training do your volunteers go through? [18:58] Question: Can you walk us through the process of starting The Princess Program Foundation? [33:14] Question: What are some of your favorite reactions you have gotten from the children who participate?   [35:00] “Imagine as adults if we reacted the same way as some of these children, or could see life and situations through the eyes of a child. I think the world would be a better place.”  [38:18] Question: What have you noticed or what have your volunteers told you that this does for them? [39:47] Question: What feedback have you gotten from the parents about this program? [41:20] Question: ​​In what ways do you honor some of these children who have passed? [43:27] Question: What has this done for you? Starting the foundation, working with these kids, with the parents, seeing them pass? How has that changed you? [44:44] Question: Can you explain what Bravery Buddies is? [47:03] I Draw Cancer Community [50:50] Question: What's the future of the Princess Program Foundation? [52:06] Connect with The Princess Program Foundation through the website https://princessprogram.foundation/, on IG @princessprogram.official, and TikTok @princessprogramofficial [52:39] Question: What is something your foundation is currently in need of? [56:57] Thanks for listening to this episode of Rock Your Kindness. If you know someone this story might resonate with, send them a link to this episode. Also tag me Tracey Ferrin on Instagram at @Traceyferrin and let me know what part of this story resonated with you the most. The best way to help support this show is to rate, review and subscribe. :) Until next time.. Rock Your Kindness --- Social Links: Website: https://www.lovewhatmatters.com/  Instagram: @lovewhatmatters  Facebook: @lovewhatmatters YouTube: @lovewhatmatters  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices