Small World Big Life provides assistance to under/uninsured individuals experiencing a catastrophic life event. Hope and inspiration come from the stories on the site, stories of real people who have survived and thrived after their challenges.

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Welcome to Small World Big Life

Please watch our video of the amazing Kyle Garlett.

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Please come check back to see our evolution.

Grief Etiquette: What to do

Aloha Dave Rainbow
By Christine Ernst Bode

Join Rocco Mediate and spread the Small World Big Life

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DONALD TRUMP and ROCCO MEDIATE gave big to Small World Big Life. "Now it's your turn. Please join me in supporting this great organization."
-Rocco Mediate

Rocco Mediate

*All donations large and small are greatly appreciated.

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Rocco Mediate played in the LG Skins Game for Small World Big Life. Having beaten the odds after severe back trauma and major surgeries, Rocco embodies the champion and supports others who face physical challenges. Tune in and root for Rocco.

Small World Big Life assists individuals who have experienced a catastrophic life event and are either under insured or have no health insurance.

Our recipients need things that many of us take for granted. They are hungry and need food, cannot afford transportation to their treatments, need financial help to get their necessary prescription medications, and need to pay their electric bills.

These funds will serve as bridge money - to make life a little bit easier (housing, childcare, food, transportation, etc.). Thank you for helping to create a Ripple in the Ocean that connects us all.

Let's be the Bridge

Christine Ernst Bode

Thank you to all of our generous donors and supporters. With special thanks and deep gratitude to Cindi Hilfman, who, while facing her own physical challenges, made this happen. This project is borne of experience and dreams. The recognition of the abundance in our lives summons us to participate in making the world a better place for all.

Donations may be made online or by mail with checks payable to Small World Big Life:

Small World Big Life
P.O. Box 38
Santa Monica, CA 90406

*Small World Big Life is a project of Congressional District Programs, Inc. - a registered 501 (c)(3) public charity.