Ollie Webb Center -- Friends, no matter what  - that describes Kirsten and Sarah – teenagers who appear, on the surface, to be quite different. Sarah has debilitating health problems, the result of aggressive cancer treatment when she was just four: hearing loss, diabetes, thyroid problems, and debilitating seizures. They met when Kirsten joined "Just Friends," a United Way-supported program that matches teens who have developmental disabilities with teens who do not. When Sarah’s feeling well, they can go to the zoo or out to lunch. When she’s worn out, they stay at home to bake cookies or do arts and crafts…something they both love. They talk on the phone, too. When Sarah’s health prevents a visit, Kirsten is just as disappointed as Sarah. Both teens cherish the time they have together. United Way donors help support the "Just Friends" program, bringing youngsters together to celebrate their differences and their special bonds.

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