Children’s Cancer Association Listen to the Sounds of Life GOLIGHTLY Films Writer: Doug Baldwin 1 Music under. A series of dissolves of full frame portraits of children from the Wall of Courage. NARRATOR All around us are the sounds of life. As the Narrator continues to speak, the ambient sounds of life begin to filter in: laughter, children playing... the beeping of a monitor...mother singing a lullaby... hospital PA system, sounds of wind and waves crashing, and somewhere else a voice and a laugh. 1a DISSOLVES of the portraits continues ending with a portrait of Alexandra and the word Listen. NARRATOR The sounds of laughter, of grief, the sounds of friendship, and of hope. Listen. CCA – video script – FINAL DRAFT -- 2 page 2. We linger on the portrait of Alex for a moment... then FADE TO WHITE and this title (black text on white BG): Listen to the Sounds of Life 3 FADE from White to: ELLIS FAMILY living room. Members of the extended Ellis family are gathered. The camera finds them individually, as they answer this question: Tell us how Alexandra’s death led to the birth of the Children’s Cancer Association. FAMILY MEMBER #1 TBD [Family member gives a specific reminiscence] 4 Another family member responds to the same question. FAMILY MEMBER #2 TBD [Family member gives a specific reminiscence] 5 Another family member responds to the same question. FAMILY MEMBER #3 TBD [Family member gives a specific reminiscence] DISSOLVE TO: 6 ELLIE’S hospital room. JAIME, the Music RX volunteer is playing the xylophone. We see: • Ellie’s eyes, watching • Jaime playing... • A close-up of Jaime as she plays and sings.... • Hands... • A close-up of the smiling patient... CCA – video script – FINAL DRAFT -- page 3. NARRATOR Every day at the Children’s Cancer Association, a child’s life is comforted. Possibilities are revealed. 7 Hospital room at Doernbecher of JUSTIN (six years old). He’s sharing a laugh with his Chemo Pal, DAVID MARKHAM. NARRATOR Music, friendship and laughter are prescribed. 8 The Wilson’s yard. Claire’s dad or mom is lifting her into the swing. NARRATOR Hope is found. DISSOLVE TO: 9 ELLIS FAMILY living room. FAMILY MEMBER answers question about what lead to the CCA programs (Dreamcatcher) and “Hope”. FAMILY MEMBER (TBD) 10 The yard of the Wilson’s home (same as scene 8). Claire is having a great time on the play structure. We see: • Her parent’s hands on the swing as he/she gives her a push. • A close-up of the parent’s face... • Claire’s little feet swinging in and out of frame... • Claire’s joyous face. NARRATOR CCA’s DreamCatcher Wish Program meets kids’ needs that are unmet by hospital resources and CCA – video script – FINAL DRAFT -- page 4. other support organizations. 11 Regina in her office. ON-SCREEN TEXT: Regina Ellis, Co-Founder/Executive Director CCA REGINA (She responds to this question: Tell us why the DreamCatcher Program is so important. Why is it integral to CCA’s mission?) 12 We meet Claire’s parents, who speak directly to camera. PARENTS [They respond to these questions: Describe how the DreamCatcher Program fulfilled Claire’s wish. How has the play structure made a difference in Claire’s day-to-day life? How has CCA made a difference in Claire’s day-to-day life? The ideal response would touch upon: • How Claire loved the play structure in the hospital. • How her wish for her own play structure was unable to be granted by other organizations. • How the DreamCatcher program not only granted Claire’s wish, but CCA – video script – FINAL DRAFT -- page 5. granted theirs as well: to see their daughter once again laughing.] 12a Back to Claire on the swing. We hear the joyful sounds of parents and child. FADE TO WHITE... as we continue to hear Claire’s laughter. ON-SCREEN TEXT: The sound of “HOPE” (black text on white BG) FADE UP 13 ELLIS FAMILY living room. FAMILY MEMBER answers question about what lead to the CCA programs (Chemo Pal) and “Compassion”. FAMILY MEMBER (TBD) DISSOLVE TO: 14 Another room at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, where we once again encounter JUSTIN and his Chemo Pal, DAVID MARKHAM. NARRATOR The Pediatric Chemo Pal program breaks through the isolation, chaos and loneliness of chemotherapy and other treatments by providing trusted, dependable and carefully matched friends. 15 Regina in her office. REGINA (She responds to this question: Tell us why the Chemo Pal Program is so CCA – video script – FINAL DRAFT -- page 6. important. How did it come into existence?) 16 A hospital room or hallway, where we meet DAVID MARKHAM. He speaks to camera. DAVID [He responds to this question: Describe the experience of being Justin’s Chemo Pal. His ideal response would touch upon: • A description of Justin, their budding friendship, and the difference the Chemo Pal program is making in both of their lives.] 17 Justin’s hospital room. He answers questions to camera. JUSTIN’s MOM [She responds to these questions: Describe your relationship with Justin’s Chemo Pal. Describe a typical afternoon with your Chemo Pal. What sort of things do you do together?] 18 Back to JUSTIN and DAVID. We eavesdrop for a moment on their conversation. (CONVERSATION POINTS TO COME FROM CCA) FADE TO WHITE... we hear only the soothing voice of the Chemo Pal as he talks to JUSTIN. ON-SCREEN TEXT: The sound of “COMPASSION”. (black text on white BG) CCA – video script – FINAL DRAFT -- page 7. FADE UP 19 Regina in her office or ELLIS FAMILY living room. FAMILY MEMBER answers question about what lead to the CCA programs (Music RX) and “Joy”. REGINA (She responds to these questions: What’s the significance of the Music Rx Program? Why is music so important to the kids and their families?) 20 Same as scenes b through e: B-roll footage of the Music Rx program. NARRATOR The Music Rx Program helps transform the hospital environment... using music to create a soothing escape... a way to express anger or joy... a way for a kid to be simply a kid. 20a A hospital room at Emanuel. JAIME MEREDITH speaks to camera. 20b-e As she speaks, we cut away to images of the four Music Rx programs: Karaoke, Harmonic Hallway, Bedside, and Cart-Toons. JAIME [She responds to these questions: Describe the Music Rx Program. What effect does it have on the patients? On their parents? What effect does spending time here have on you? In response, she talks about: CCA – video script – FINAL DRAFT -- page 8. • What activities is part of the Music Rx program. • The joy that the program brings into the life of young cancer patients.] 21 Cantrell speaks to an off-camera interviewer. PARENT [he responds to these questions: Describe the Music Rx Program. What do you enjoy most about the program? In response, he or she talks about: • What the volunteers do as part of the Music Rx program. • What songs they play. • What Cantrell enjoys most about the program: singing, playing an instrument, or just listening.] 22 An office at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. DOCTOR NICHOLSON, speaks to an off-camera interviewer. ON-SCREEN TEXT: DR. NICHOLSON, Doernbecher Children’s Hospital DOCTOR NICHOLSON [The doctor responds to these questions: How has CCA improved the quality of life for your patients? How do CCA’s CCA – video script – FINAL DRAFT -- page 9. programs compliment your work with your patients? How do the programs fill in the gaps? 23 Back to the hospital room with ELLIE and JAIME and/or CANTRELL. We hear music and laughter. FADE TO WHITE... as the music continues playing DISSOLVE TO: ON-SCREEN TEXT: The sound of “JOY” (black text on white BG) The SOUNDS segue to NATURE SOUNDS, the surf, the wind, and seagulls. FADE UP 24 ELLIS FAMILY living room. FAMILY MEMBER, CLIFF ELLIS addresses the camera and answers question about what lead to the CCA programs (Education, Resources and the Caring Cabin) and “Joy”. CLIFF (He responds to these questions: Describe why the CCA decided to build the Caring Cabin. Was there one specific event that led to the decision?) DISSOLVE TO: 25 Exterior of the Caring Cabin. NARRATOR The Association’s Caring Cabin is a special place... CCA – video script – FINAL DRAFT -- page 10. 26 A series of brief shots that highlight the beauty of the property. NARRATOR A custom-designed cabin nestled among 24 acres of peaceful wooded land on the Oregon Coast... 27 In a fluid move, the camera travels through the interior of the cabin. NARRATOR A place where seriously ill children and their families can take a break from the pokes and pin pricks of the hospital. DISSOLVE TO: 28 A computer monitor. We cycle through some of the Kids’ Cancer Pages. ON-SCREEN TEXT: Kids’ Cancer Pages NARRATOR The Association steps in with other resources... 29 The camera travels through the Resource Center at Legacy Emanuel. ON-SCREEN TEXT: The Alexandra Ellis Family Resource Center NARRATOR ... that fill the needs of families with kids who have cancer or other life-threatening illness. 30 REGINA in her office. REGINA [something like:] Innovative programs like CCA – video script – FINAL DRAFT -- page 11. these are in demand throughout the country. And the Children’s Cancer Association is ready to deliver. 31 A hospital setting. DR. MOLLY BURCHELL addresses the camera. ON-SCREEN TEXT: Dr. Molly Burchell, Chief of Pediatrics, Emanuel Hospital, Portland, Oregon BURCHELL [She responds to these questions: Describe how the programs offered by CCA differ from the kind of care you provide at the hospital. Describe the value of CCA’s programs.] 32 ELLIS FAMILY living room. FAMILY MEMBER answers question about what lead to the CCA programs. FAMILY MEMBER TBD [Family member gives a specific reminiscence] 32a Another family member responds to the same question. FAMILY MEMBER TBD [Family member gives a specific reminiscence] 32b Another family member responds to the same question. FAMILY MEMBER TBD [Family member gives a specific reminiscence] FADE TO WHITE CCA – video script – FINAL DRAFT -- page 12. 33 We meet Clare Hamill on the NIKE Campus. She speaks to the camera. ON-SCREEN TEXT: Clare Hamill, President, Board of Directors, Children’s Cancer Association CLARE HAMILL (TALKS ABOUT THE WISH GRANTED TO ALEXANDRA...) NARRATOR Caring for seriously ill children is a challenge and the hospitals can’t do it all. Since 1995, the Children’s Cancer Association has been stepping forward to fill in the gaps with a series of vital, innovative, awardwinning programs. We see a list of awards, one by one, fading on then off the screen: Working Mother Magazine Raising a Ruckus Award (2004) Regina Ellis, Founder/Executive Director Points of Light Foundation (2004) National Family Volunteer Award Humane Charity Seal of Approval (2004) Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award (2003) Regina Ellis, Founder/Executive Director Blazer’s Heart of the Community Award (2003) Stephanie Johnson, Chemo Pal Volunteer Multnomah County of Oregon Health Department (2002) Public Health Heroes Award The Society of Emanuel Children’s Hospital Foundation (2001) CCA – video script – FINAL DRAFT -- page 13. Treasure of Emanuel Award NARRATOR You, too, can make a difference. Your support will enable Children’s Cancer Association to continue bringing the sound of hope, compassion and joy... 34 A montage of some of the images we’ve seen so far: the hospital corridors, Michael with his Chemo Pal, Justin singing, Clair, etc. NARRATOR ... to the thousands of children and their families in the time of their greatest need. 35 Claire joyfully cavorting on the swing. NARRATOR Add your voice to the chorus of volunteers and donors who believe in the power of... the sounds of life. 36 The Wilson house. Claire’s mother and father speak to an offcamera interviewer. CLAIRE’S PARENTS [something like:] You know, we never met Alexandra, but she touches our lives every day.] 36a The image of Claire laughing on the swing. We continue to hear her laugh as we dissolve to... CCA – video script – FINAL DRAFT -- page 14. 37 A FINAL GRAPHIC SCREEN with the CCA logo and these words: Bringing the joy of music, The magic of wishes, The power of information, And compassion to seriously ill children and their families. FADE TO WHITE... and the CCA logo.