Today I have the honor of announcing the beneficiary of my "Small Gems" sale for this year: Arts for Life. Arts for Life is a wonderful North Carolina non-profit organization that brings the arts to seriously ill children and young adults while they are in the hospital. I could not sum it up better than they say above: Inspiring courage through creativity.
A day in the hospital can seem to last a year. Arts for Life is right there where the rubber meets the road: in the clinic and at the bedside. It helps young patients discover the power of their own creativity and imagination, as they confront the toughest battles of their lives. The art gives these young patients something to smile about (see above!). Besides bringing a bright spot to the hospital days, there is even evidence that painting and drawing can help relieve pain in pediatric patients!
This year, Arts for Life will serve almost 7,000 people in four North Carolina communities (Winston-Salem, Durham, Asheville and Charlotte). That's 15,428 hours of direct contact with patients and families. No small impact.
With your help, I hope to make a contribution to the wonderful mission of Arts for Life. I will donate half of the purchase price for each painting sold in my Small Gems Benefit Sale to Arts for Life. Stay tuned for details on the benefit sale--it will run from November 5 through December 4---details in an upcoming post!
This year, Arts for Life will serve almost 7,000 people in four North Carolina communities (Winston-Salem, Durham, Asheville and Charlotte). That's 15,428 hours of direct contact with patients and families. No small impact.
With your help, I hope to make a contribution to the wonderful mission of Arts for Life. I will donate half of the purchase price for each painting sold in my Small Gems Benefit Sale to Arts for Life. Stay tuned for details on the benefit sale--it will run from November 5 through December 4---details in an upcoming post!
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