ANF documentary: Getting to the Point - Episode 1 _Children's Hospital of Orange County

Acupuncture Now Foundation： The first episode of the Getting to the Point documentary series,“The Children’s Hospital of Orange County,” features interviews with the parents of two young children who were diagnosed with brain cancer and received acupuncture/Chinese medicine services from Ruth McCarty both within the hospital and at her clinic. The parents tell of the shock of having their “normal, healthy child” suddenly undergoing emergency surgery and the grueling aftermath that followed. We learn how their children’s quality of life was helped tremendously by acupuncture and related therapies in easing their fatigue, nausea and pain especially through the process of 18 months of chemotherapy. Episode 1 showcases the incredible work being done by Licensed Acupuncturist Ruth McCarty in one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. This 30-minute documentary was conceived and executive produced by the non-profit, all volunteer Acupuncture Now Foundation (ANF) and funded by more than 200 donors from around the world. It was directed and produced by Doug Dearth, the filmmaker who made the award-winning 2009 documentary “9000 Needles”. The ANF seeks to raise more funds to promote this first episode and continue filming additional episodes. Our vision is to “Create a world where the benefits of acupuncture are known and available to all.” Please help us help others by making a donation today.