Opening Reception Sunday, September 8, 2013 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Co-Hosts David G. Poplack, M.D. Director Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers Doug Suggitt Executive Director The Periwinkle Foundation The Periwinkle Foundation gratefully acknowledges the following donors for their contributions to
Making A Mark
An exhibition of art and creative writing by children touched by cancer and blood disorders at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers Underwriters Clayton Dabney Foundation for Kids with Cancer - Sponsor Arts in Medicine Digital Photography Program Houston Junior Woman’s Club Kiwanis Club of Houston Mary C. and David S. Wolff Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation In-Kind Donors Any Occasion Party Rental Art and Frame, Etc. The Junior League of Houston, Inc. The Making A Mark Committee This project is funded by a grant from the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance
Making A Mark The Periwinkle Foundation presents
An exhibition of art and creative writing by children touched by cancer and blood disorders at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers and The Periwinkle Foundation are pleased to present the 23rd Annual Making A Mark, an exhibition of art and creative writing by children touched by cancer and blood disorders. This unique display focuses on the personal issues that surround childhood illness as expressed by the children themselves. Making A Mark is open to children from treatment centers all over the world. To highlight Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the artwork is exhibited at Texas Children’s Hospital which is the first stop on a journey traveling to venues throughout the country. We have been proud to display more than 200 entries annually since the first exhibit. This year, the exhibit features over 330 pieces representing five different countries including Peru, Brazil and Poland. The Periwinkle Foundation and Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers are so grateful for the generous contributions which make it possible to bring this extraordinary exhibition of children’s artwork to the public. To each of you who have contributed in some way, you have our heartfelt thanks. A special thank you is due to our panel of judges – Leslie Coots, Syd Farber, Monique Pappas, Sarah Stauder, Ron Turtzo, Kerry Youtsey, Bonnie and Shel Vedlitz who selected this year’s Purple Ribbon artwork. Their selections represent those pieces they felt most effectively convey a positive message about Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. In addition, the Friends of Periwinkle have selected a Friends Choice piece which will receive special recognition while on exhibit.
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The Periwinkle Foundation and Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers are pleased to announce this year’s guest artist, Reginald Adams.
I first learned about Making A Mark 17 years ago when I was commissioned by Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers to create a series of murals for their outpatient clinic in the Feigin Center. The Arts in Medicine Program was just getting underway. As a young emerging artist in Houston, this was a big deal for me and a great honor. Seventeen years later, I’ve been involved in the creation of more than 180 murals and sculpture projects around the world and being asked to serve as Guest Artist for the 2013 Making A Mark exhibition, is a supreme honor. This opportunity has brought my work with the Cancer and Hematology Centers full circle. Most of my public art projects have engaged youth in the design, production and co-creation of the work. I love to inspire and empower children using creativity. When I was contacted to work with the Cancer and Hematology Centers and The Periwinkle Foundation on this year’s Making A Mark exhibition, I reached deep into my toolbox of art projects to develop an activity that I felt would resonate well with not only the kids, but also the adults. The project which I’ve titled, Healing Hands, is a 3D mixed-media sculpture activity where we will cast 50 life-like impressions of the children’s hands using Alginate, a dental casting material. The Alginate captures a hyper-realistic impression of the hands and Plaster of Paris is used to fill the molds of the hands. Once the hands are casted, the children embellish the sculptures using paint, collage and other materials. The hands are then placed in small mosaic flower pots as though they are blossoming and growing like human flowers. Metaphorically, for something to grow to its full potential, it requires love, attention and nourishment. For these children to overcome their battles with cancer and heal, they also require these same growth elements hence, “Healing Hands”. A larger than life “Healing Hand” will also be sculpted using tile mosaics and this piece will serve as the centerpiece of the Making A Mark exhibition. It is my distinct honor to use my artistry and creativity to empower the lives of these children and I’m thrilled to be the featured Guest Artist for the 2013 Making A Mark Exhibition.
Reginald C. Adams
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Mikail Alam, age 9 An Evening in Paris Houston, Texas My brother is my shining star. My wish came true. No matter how beautiful this world is he just adds a little extra, and I love hime endlessly. Thank you God and thank you doctors and all the nurses for saving him.
Michal Brózda, age 13 Give me a hug! Warsaw, Poland While we are ill, the love of relatives, their closeness, and support are very important. It’s good to have loving parents close to us. Their warmth is needed to defeat the disease.
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Roderick Christian, age 9 Color of Hope Iowa, Texas The value of life is priceless.
Sadie Coogler, age 8 Leaping Deer Magnolia, Texas
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Helen Dai, age 11 Summer Blooms Stillwater, Oklahoma I hope other children’s lives bloom with the flower.
Sophia de la Garza, age 13 The Cancer is Like a Sun Setting Away McAllen, Texas The first time I came to Texas Children’s I came by airplane. It was my first time on a plane. I was very sick with a tumor that caused a heart problem. Now the tumor is almost gone and my doctor said it went away very fast.
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Silvio Huaman Delgado, age 5 The Nest Lima, Peru I would like him to get well soon and be happy. He looks very sad at the hospital.
Angel Rose Diaz, age 5 Happy Time Spring, Texas Life with cancer (leukemia ALL) is very hard and sometimes painful. With great nurses, doctors, and parents I will ďŹ ght through it to beat it! One day at a time with J.C.
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Piotr Doroba, age 8 Dream at the Hospital Warsaw, Poland These are Peter’s dreams during the hospital stay.
Vinicius Cavalcante dos Santos, age 15 Jack Frost Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Melany Elizondo, age 9 Rainbow Designs Edinburg, Texas
Lauren Foreman, age 11 Dreams Come True Cypress, Texas My monster, I-Hart, is the friendliest monster ever and will scare away any mean or bad monster. She will come when she hears her name and protect the world from danger. That is her story. The End.
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Purple Ribbon Art Ashley Fraker, age 4 Ashley and the Dandelion Houston, Texas Have you ever made a wish on a dandelion? I have‌I wish my sister never had a brain tumor. Now it is your turn. Make a wish, take a deep breath, and blow the petals off of my dandelion.
Natalie Fraker, age 6 Talking with My Hands Houston, Texas When I lost my voive due to complications from my brain tumor, I learned to talk with my hands. I used my hands for almost a year and I never gave up. Now I can talk with my voice again!!!
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Jaimie Fredricks, age 7 Butterfly in the Stars Katy, Texas
Estela Gomez, age 12 Hope Brookshire, Texas I like to paint during my treatment as the time passes, and it distracts me. It makes me less nervous.
Carmen Gonzales, age 12 Colorful Flowers Houston, Texas I like flowers and when I see them it makes me happy so I think the” colorful flower” is a good thing for me.
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Katie Impelman, age 11 Hawaiian Flower Houston, Texas There is always beauty. Even in hard and sad times and places. Sometimes, the most beautiful things are natural!
Ian Logue, age 2 Field of Flowers Sugar Land, Texas
Kriti Marasini, age 5 Colorful Houston, Texas
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Hannah Merrel, age 4 Rapunzel Lufkin, Texas
Brian Shaw, age 5 Cybertron Houston, Texas
Jhair Munoz, age 12 Marvelous Quetzal Calidonia, Panama I am 12 years old and live in the mountainous region of El Picacho of San Carlos where this amazing bird nests. I have recovered from difďŹ cult surgery, 9 episodes of chemo, and radiotherapy. The quetzal symbolizes my will to live.
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Zhasia Taylor, age 7 Untitled Houston, Texas I love to color and draw. My brother Zarious also loves art. It gives us something to be proud of.
Isiah E. Trujillo, age 6 Simply Me Houston, Texas
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Faris Virani, age 7 Simply Beautiful! Houston, Texas “Mommy cancer is not hard.” The wisdom from my son resonates in his artful expression. He sees only beauty and perfection; therefore a challenge like cancer doesn’t diminish the beauty that is. Life is simply beauitful-even with the challenge like cancer.
Zoya Virani, age 13 Trust the Journey - Step by Step! Houston, Texas
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Reagan Whatley, age 9 I’m Free! Woodlands, Texas Five years cancer free! When I left the hospital I felt like a free bird soaring through the clouds. I think, “NO MORE CANCER!” Bethany Wines September 9, 2000 – February 27, 2013 Lost in the Sunflowers Lake Jackson, Texas
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Making A Mark Artists Jordan Adams, age 13 Glowing Aura Humble, Texas Sara Agrawal, age 7 Circles in Space Cypress, Texas Emily Albright, age 10 Rainbow Pigs Port Arthur, Texas I love pigs so much! Keith Jr Allen, age 11 Untitled Crockett, Texas Ahmed AlMansouri, age 8 Colourful Hand Print Houston, Texas Faliva AlMansouri, age 9 Pinky Houston, Texas This was my first time weaving. Nathaly Alvarado, age 16 Self Portrait Houston, Texas This piece reminds me of when I had my hair, and I really miss my hair. Alexis Amaro, age 8 My Family Brownsville, Texas Caleb Amburn, age 11 Pot O’ Roses Newton, Texas Maria Anarade, age 11 Frizzy Girl Houston, Texas Luis Angel, age 10 Untitled Brownsville, Texas Maverik Araúz, age 11 Chiriquí Landscape Calidonia, Panama I was born in Bugaba, Chiriqui in Panama. I love my homeland.
Dannyson Arrey, age 10 Black-Armed Dragon Houston, Texas This yellow dragon has horns and claws dipped in poison and one black arm. Folasade Asoro, age 10 Untitled Humble, Texas Jannyli Auelino Pinto, age 10 Happy Teddy S. Paulo, Brazil Deja Ayre, age 5 Happy Hearts Glidden, Texas The heart that I painted made me feel happy because my family has been sad for a while due to my cousin’s LCH disorder. I wanted to make a picture so that we would feel happy again. Kimberly Barba, age 8 Joyful Heart Beach City, Texas Ashley Barba, age 11 Colorful Heart Beach City, Texas Abigail Barba, age 4 Abigail’s Art Beach City, Texas Krysia Barnes, age 28 Popsicle Puzzle Conroe, Texas Kristina Barrett, age 11 Flora Kingwood, Texas This picture shows life and hope and sunshine. Anthony Barrientos, age 8 Turbo Houston, Texas Jaffet Bethancourt, age 7 Harpy Eagle Calidonia, Panama I have drawn the national symbol of Panama, the Harpy Eagle.
Sofia Arguedas, age 4 I Like Ice Cream Lima, Peru I enjoy eating ice cream.
Sai Bhakta, age 6 Palace Inn Pasadena, Texas Stay focused on love and beauty and everything else will be alright!
Andrea J. Arias, age 11 The Paradise Houston, Texas
Ashlyn Bishop, age 11 The Rainbow Heart Cove, Texas
Sebastian Arredondo, age 7 Sebastianator Alvin, Texas I wanted to make a monster that would scare my sister. I am battling leukemia for the second time and will be getting a bone marrow transplant.
Eve Brogger, age 8 Blue Bird Guardian Victoria, Texas My great grandfather, Bob Stone, carved wooden birds. We have a bluebird in our living room. When we see a blue bird, it’s granddaddy watching over us. When we loaded into the ambulance for the first time to have surgery, we saw a blue bird and on the las t day of treatment we saw 2 blue birds playing at the TCH entrance. He watched over me the entire time.
Smithson Arrey, age 12 Journey to Space Houston, Texas There is so much to explore and discover about space.
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Making A Mark Artists Mason Brooks, age 10 Toby the Robot Youngsville, Louisiana
Dayana Carrasco, age 5 Flying My Kite Lima, Peru
JaKayla Gabriel Brown, age 9 Untitled Jasper, Texas When people look at Hello Kitty, they give her such a big smile. I had fun drawing Hello Kitty.
Mya Cartwright, age 6 Kiana Houston, Texas
Avery Burton, age 9 Advancement Houston, Texas It does not matter how I look, where I come from, or where I live. I still step forward in a positive way. This is what helps me keep going. Jacoby Burton, age 13 Unified Structure Houston, Texas I go from home to school to the playground to the restaurant to the church to the hospital and back at home. Harmonious relationships. I see it everywhere I go. This is what helps me keep going. Ebony Burton, age 15 Esthetician Houston, Texas Languages have been around since the beginning of time. What makes the difference is how we express ourselves to one another. I am always trying to be knowledgeable, pleasant and smiling (a beautiful smile). Alexandra Janet Cabrera, age 8 Leaves League City, Texas Elizabeth Callisaya, age 5 My Happy House Lima, Peru I like to study and paint. I want to be a doctor. Yessenia Camacho, age 9 The Angry Bird Louise, Texas Jennifer Camacho, age 9 The Cool Shoes Louise, Texas Steven Campos, age 2 Michael Houston, Texas Best wishes to all the volunteers who always put a smile on the children’s faces at Texas children’s with your art activities. I always likes to participate in the activities. Thank you very much. Hector Campos, age 7 Gabriel Houston, Texas I like to touch the sheep because they are soft. I like doing art in the hospital because I can be creative. Adrian Campos, age 7 My Father’s Car Lima, Peru I am very happy and enjoy playing with cars. Paola Carneiro Bezerra dos Santos, age 12 Anna S. Paulo, Brazil
Erica Cedillo Splash of Colors Houston, Texas Brando Chavarria, age 9 Dragon Ball Lima, Peru I like to draw, sing, and be happy. With my sickness I look sad and thoughful. Alexis Chavez, age 5 Sunny Day Richmond, Texas Drawing and coloring helps me get through the long waits at the hospital. Dylan Chuna, age 4 The Plane Lima, Peru I have a twin with autism syndrome. Our mom is a big support for us. Gabriela A. Coarza, age 6 Springtime Colors Baytown, Texas Dayanara Coronel, age 9 Pinky Houston, Texas When people see my work I want them to feel happy. It makes me happy because my favorite thing to do is art. Samantha J. Correa, age 8 Love Mission, Texas Elijah Cortez, age 3 Dino San Benito, Texas Alexa Cortez, age 7 Alien San Benito, Texas Laura Cowling, age 18 With These Hands Houston, Texas After my treatment I lost the majority of my mobility and coordination on the left side of my body. This has made many things harder for me in the long run. However, the most important thing that I’ve learned from this is that a person can accomplish anything they want to despite it being hard. Malcolm Craft, age 11 Night Flowers Conroe, Texas Hayley Crawford, age 8 Creation Houston, Texas I come with my cousin to keep her company while she has treatments and tests. I enjoy sitting and helping my cousin do artwork.
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Making A Mark Artists Raelyn Cutbirth, age 2 Untitled Tomball, Texas I have been an incredibly happy child throughout treatment. This painting is a reflection of that.
Ruth del Carmen Muñoz, age 2 The Sun Calidonia, Panama The sun is born because I mixed the paint on my painting.
Ester Gabrielly Nascimento da Silva Costa, age 4 Green and Red Balls Sao Paulo, Brazil When we found out about the cancer, I was very angry, but with Jesus’ help I believe she is cured, and with the help of my family, I am trusting in God.
Raul Dias de Lima, age 5 Soccer Sao Paulo, Brazil Raul is a very happy boy, and always has a smile on his face.
Chance Davidson, age 13 Robo King Pearland, Texas I made this photo collage with pictures I took in the hospital room while going through treatment. Jeiel Moody de Carvalho Nepomuceno, age 14 Island of the Raparians Sao Paulo, Brazil Thank you for taking part in this work. We have been in this fight since 2008, but God has always provided the strength and grace to live each day to its fullest. This month, Jeiel Moody will have a bone marrow transplant, and we have faith that everything will work out well, in Jesus’ name. Miguel de la Cruz, age 5 My Imagination Humble, Texas Maria Veronica de Lira, age 14 Happiness in the Fields Sao Paulo, Brazil Veronica is 14 years old. She is a very creative and friendly young lady. Lucio Bonges Jr de Oliveira, age 8 The Cross of God Sao Paulo, Brazil I can testify that after all of this, one has a special love for life and for God. Heloisa Santos de Paula, age 4 The Party Sao Paulo, Brazil This drawing was based on her fifth birthday, which will take place on the 23rd of August. Every birthday is important, but this year’s will be even more so, because we are celebrating doubly, for now we have the faith and belief that God’s miracles are real, and that our daughter Heloisa is a great miracle. Matheus Dantas de Souza, age 5 Car and Doll Sao Paulo, Brazil Matheus does not understand his illness. His mother has told him that he has “bugs in his stomach,” and that he needs to come to Tucca to receive the medicine that will make hiim better. Isabely de Souza Goncalves, age 2 Playing in the Park Sao Paulo, Brazil This drawing illustrates what Isa most likes to do, which is go to the park, though her illness prevents her from doing that, she still asks every day. Emily DeHoyos, age 15 Sunny Day Lufkin, Texas
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Jonatan Diaz, age 7 Houston Houston, Texas I like it because they are awesome things. Hilda Diaz, age 9 Houston City Sunset Houston, Texas Juan Diego Hernandez, age 4 Untitled Houston, Texas Leticia Stefane do Nascimento, age 12 Returning Home Sao Paulo, Brazil I am a very happy child. In spite of this illness, I like to play, paint, and be near my family and friends, and my greatest dream is that Jesus will give it all back to me again. Michelle Dominguez, age 6 A Lot of Hearts Houston, Texas I love rainbows so I put a lot of colors on my paper. Victoria Dones, age 12 Bloom Harlingen, Texas Angel Douget, age 7 Angel of Love Beaumont, Texas I know that Chemo is making me feel better, but I miss my school friends. Chloe Ducksworth, age 9 Chloe’s Garden Houston, Texas My garden has sunflowers, and summer is more fun with sunflowers. Addison Duckworth, age 7 Addison’s Artwork Jasper, Texas Alden Duncan, age 8 Mr Wiggles Porter, Texas He’s a monster from a cave with abs. He lifts weights and jumps off cliffs daily. He stays up all night and goes to sleep at 6am, and scares the bad things away. Tania Duque, age 4 Colors and Circles Orange, Texas
Making A Mark Artists Corby DuVall, age 11 Natue in my eyes Lufkin, Texas The butterfly and flower represent the hope Dr. McClain will find a cure to Mistiocytosis (LCH). Musette Dybala, age 11 My Thumbprint Zoo New Caney, Texas Dominic Dybala, age 14 Thumbprints or Just a Little Something New Caney, Texas Briana Elizondo, age 5 Pretty Rocks Edinburg, Texas Sterling Ellis, age 20 Big Dreams of Houston Katy, Texas This Piece embodies my group of friends, Big Dreams. We work hard and play harder. Leila English, age 4 Robot Houston, Texas Faith Nicole Farquer, age 9 Fabulous Flowers Spring, Texas Everything is possible if you stop and smell the flowers! Gabriel Ferrera da Silva, age 13 My Day-to-Day S. Paulo, Brazil Makayla Fillmone, age 13 Textured Flower Scene Houston, Texas Maria Guadalupe Flores, age 5 Rainbow Edinburg, Texas Kevin Flores, age 6 Horse in the Sunshine Houston, Texas Alicia Troque Fonseca, age 7 Tree of Life Sao Paulo, Brazil I like to pass my time in the hospital painting and drawing. Charlysia Ford, age 10 Red, White, and Blue Houston, Texas Zachary Foreman, age 7 Jelly the Monster Cypress, Texas Jelly is a sweet guy. He’s very nice, and his family is nice too. When his sisters are mean to him, he gets angry, but Jelly is just trying to break up the fight. Tatyana Franklin, age 6 Fuzzy Fish Jasper, Texas
Emily Freeman, age 17 Le Petit Jardin Houston, Texas Emily has always eenjoyed flowers, but since a cancer diagnosis, she is especially enthralled by their simplistic beauty. Whereas she may have hurried by in her life before cancer, she now slows down to admire and fully appreciate them. She used a “splash” technique here that she created with syringes used during her treatment. Kenneth Fuentes, age 10 Jungle Pasadena, Texas The people imagine they are in a jungle, swinging on a vine and sliding on the rainbow. Weee! Callie Beth Fuselier, age 7 Man on The Beach Danbury, Texas George Gadelseed, age 7 My Golden Fish Houston, Texas Jamiah Gage, age 9 The Best Friends Forever Palestine, Texas Alondra Garcia, age 10 Beautiful Day Houston, Texas Lyzette Garza, age 6 Minnie the Bumblebee Houston, Texas I like to do bumblebees and rainbows at Texas Children’s. Ainsley Garza, age 11 Colored Rain Pearland, Texas It looks like rain, but not rain and it’s different colors. Luis Garza, age 8 Family of Loveliness McAllen, Texas I love my family 100%. We come to fight the cancer at Texas Children’s Hospital. De’asha Gause, age 13 Hearts Dallas, Texas Olivia Gerhart, age 2 Untitled Crosby, Texas Emmanuel Gloria, age 8 El Trueno (The Lightening) Katy, Texas Aidee Gloria, age 11 Bug Tunnel Katy, Texas Emma Gomez, age 2 Big Blue World Edinburg, Texas Artwork frees her mind a bit from the constant hardship of having to live in a hospital. It reminds her that she’s still a child.
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Making A Mark Artists Mark Anthony Gomez, age 9 Art of Camouflage Mission Hidalgo, Texas Edith Gonzales, age 5 Little Ducks Swimming Lima, Peru I enjoy playing with the animals. We have hens, ducks, etc. Arizai Gonzales, age 14 Origami Swan Houston, Texas While making the origami swan, I thought of my sister because she loves all kinds of birds. I’m really glad I could make art in the hospital because it’s helped my sister who has Leukemia. Alex Govea, age 9 Racecar Houston, Texas Ada Granados, age 11 Rainbow Squares Houston, Texas Art shows make me happy. Daniel Greene, age 13 The Cross Fresno, Texas Drawing comforts me and puts my mind at ease. Julio Guerra, age 11 The Jungle Lima, Peru There are many animals in my town. I am missing my house there. Ricardo Guerrero, age 4 Colors Brownsville, Texas Eric Guevara, age 7 Ice Cream Cones Brazoria, Texas Holly Guillory, age 6 Horse Katy, Texas The art work helps me forget even for a few minutes the pain she is going through. Luciana Guio, age 12 Untitled Katy, Texas This drawing reflects how creative I am! I want kids to know that everything is possible and that you should never give up on your dreams. Ashuana Guthrie, age 10 The Special Flower Houston, Texas It’s kind of like the bluebonnet (State Flower), but I added more detail and made it pink. Enrique Gutierrez, age 4 Sol Brownsville, Texas I like to play in the sun, but I can’t wait until I get well. Serrando Gutierrez, age 8 My Monkey and Me Brownsville, Texas
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Ana Belen Gutierrez, age 7 My Paint Box Lima, Peru I like painting and reading story books while receiving my chemo. Gene Gutierrez III, age 3 My World at Night El Paso, Texas This was Gene’s first experience with watercolors. He had a huge smile and continued to draw and paint. Clarissa Guzman, age 8 Untitled Brownsville, Texas Elizabeth Guzman, age 15 Beauty of Nature Houston, Texas My friend passed away at the age of 12 on Christmas Day. She loved flowers and balloons, and she said, “they make me feel free and all my worries leave me.” My friend Beverly had cancer, and now my sister, and this artwork is a tribute to them. This picture gives me hope, peace, and happiness. Ray Guzman, age 12 Different Kind Houston, Texas I drew different kinds because I was inspired by the kids with cancer here at Texas Children’s. Hayden Hanna, age 7 Evil Metal Leaf Spring, Texas For me, art is a chance to get away from the drugs, needles, and the need for a wheelchair. I get to be a kid, which is such a gift. Kimberly Hartado, age 6 Family Basketball Game Edinburg, Texas Jadajiah Hernandez, age 10 Fun Art World Conroe, Texas Jakiera Hernandez, age 9 Shapes and Colors Conroe, Texas Clarissa Hernandez, age 9 Butterfly in Paradise Houston, Texas Butterflies are pretty. I like to see and draw their patterns. Butterflies are mysterious and colorful. I like them because they have fabulous wings. Juan Jose Hernandez, age 9 Mustang Brownsville, Texas Eleazar Hernández, age 8 Medicina 4 Calidonia, Panama I love to express myself through art. I like painting art while I stay in the ward of Medicina 4. Kate Hickford, age 11 Out in the Ocean Houston, Texas Emma Hickford, age 11 Flower Pot Houston, Texas
Making A Mark Artists Ylise Ianna Hinojosa, age 11 The Red Rose Houston, Texas I didn’t feel well when my sister was diagnosed with a blood disorder, but a month later she felt better. Joseph Hinojosa, age 10 WWE! Houston, Texas I want to wrestle down cancer, and beat cancer! My sister had cancer when she was little but now she’s cancer free! I have loved WWE since I was little. My picture represents beating down cancer. Patrick Hobbs, age 9 Ironman and the Hulk Friendswood, Texas I am a superhero fighting cancer. Keiarrie Horton, age 12 Underground Survive Jasper, Texas I enjoy doing Making A Mark. It inspires people to do what they love. Roy Huarhua, age 4 Wooden House Lima, Peru I am a nice boy. I like to paint and play. Richard Huari, age 10 Cuzco Lima, Peru We live very far away from the hospital. I arrive tired. Hayden Hughes, age 10 The Slug and the Snake Race The Woodlands, Texas Derrek Hurtado, age 9 Untitled Edinburg, Texas My sister and I are going in the hot air balloon when she feels better. Ana Hurtado, age 12 Hanging Out Edinburg, Texas Christopher Ibarra, age 5 Red Cleveland, Texas Ikanke Itina, age 6 Untitled Houston, Texas Uyaiabasi Itina, age 4 Untitled Houston, Texas Marcia Izquiredo, age 14 My Scooter Lima, Peru My favorite toy. Reagan Jackson, age 4 Reagan, Rachel, & Shannon Houston, Texas I like it because I love it very much!
Cameron James November 1, 1996 – September 29, 2005 Houston, Texas Cameron’s hair changed so much during his 20 month battle with brain cancer that he said he was like a chameleon. His hair went from straight blond, to shaved, to partially bald (from radiation), to grown out, to shaved again, to partially bald again, and finally to dark curly hair. He actually liked his changing hair styles, and of course, we loved him no matter what he looked like! Simran Jatar, age 15 Live Life in Color (A Tribute to Crystal Garza) Houston, Texas Jorge Jimenez, age 9 Chanchamayo Lima, Peru I live very happy in my house. I like to play with toys. Allinson Jiménez, age 7 I See Hearts in the Sky Calidonia, Panama Seeing the sky depends on using your imagination. Laila Johnson, age 5 Flying Love Houston, Texas I drew things that were flying with love and beauty. Jeremiah Johnson, age 10 Baseball Pearland, Texas Baseball is my favorite sport. I like the way my artwork was made. When I play baseball, I feel comfortable! Cierra Jones, age 9 Butterflies & Sunshine Richmond, Texas A butterfly goes through changes just as a butterfly does. No matter what stage, you are still beautiful and strong. Jasmine Jordan, age 8 Untitled Houston, Texas Art has been fun to me. I had cancer before, but it went away. I hope it never comes back. Rorie Joslin, age 3 Flowers League City, Texas Art gives me a small vacation from thinking about my cancer. Francisco Juarez, age 7 Un Dia Feliz Houston, Texas My activity is going to the park and flying a kite. I feel very, very happy. Julia Król, age 8 Me at the Hospital Warsaw, Poland A) I like to draw when I’m in the hospital. B) I got sick from a brain tumor. Now I have radiation to reduce the tumor. Before radiation, I could not eat or drink, because it would make me vomit. C) A tomograph is used to see how the tumor has decreased, and there are no other tumors. I hope that soon I will be cured and be healthy.
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Making A Mark Artists Jaeden Kuck, age 8 Peter Splendora, Texas
Chibueze Madugba, age 9 The City Houston, Texas
Brenda Lara, age 4 Flowers are Gorgeous Bryan, Texas This was fun!
Chiedozie Madugba, age 4 The Flower Houston, Texas
Dominika Lech, age 7 Christmas Eve at the President Warsaw, Poland This is me and my good friend, Tosia, who I met in the hospital. We visited the Presidential Palace when they held Christmas Concerts for sick children. The concerts were organized by the Polish President and the First Lady in December 2012. Antonio Lee-Styles, age 13 Superman Humble, Texas It’s created with Superman, a cool fictional superhero! Savanna Lenardson, age 7 Tory the Dog Sugar Land, Texas It is a Dalmatian, and it was just born. Nicole Lobaton, age 4 Huancayo City Lima, Peru My daughter is very brave. I am trying to make her live happy. Madeline Lopez, age 5 Maddie’s Art Houston, Texas This piece is an accurate reflection of myself- colorful and eccentric. Kayla Lopez, age 9 Rainbow Flowers Houston, Texas I colored them purple and blue because those are two of my favorite colors. The hearts show that I love flowers. Bernie Lopez, age 11 Angel Puppy Houston, Texas I named it angel puppy because it helps with service and plays with kids. It’s a really special dog to people. Jeremy Luna, age 6 My House Lima, Peru I enjoy playing football a lot. Sammy Lusignan, age 12 The Soulful Butterfly Alvin, Texas I think unpredictable says it all. Malia Macias, age 2 Watercolor Painting Houston, Texas Malia was diagnosed with bi-lateral retinoblastoma at a year old. It has been a long six months of chemotherapy but the art program at Texas Children’s has been a wonderful distraction. Everytime we have an appointment, it is the fist thing she looks for.
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Evani Marin, age 8 Robey Cypress, Texas Martin Martinez, age 8 Martin’s Heart Camera Houston, Texas I love the camera because I want to take a picture of my friends. Amya Martinez, age 11 Untitled Houston, Texas Leidy Dianey Martinez, age 8 Mi Corazón Pharr, Texas My heart is free - not sick anymore. Angela Paola Martinez, age 4 Rainbow Mission, Texas I want to go outside and play under the rainbow. Rosa Martinez, age 13 Andahuaylas Lima, Peru This is my town. I like the Condor and the mountains. I love Peru. Victoria Grace Martinez, age 6 Feeling the Wind McAllen, Texas I like the wind because it feels fresh. Mark Martinez II, age 9 Untitled San Antonio, Texas Christopher Maxwell, age 6 Joyful Flowers Highlands, Texas I was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in April 2007 and had surgery at 6 months old. I am joyful, energetic, loving, and caring. I want to be a doctor and help people when I grow up. I am a survivor! Olivia McClain, age 7 Untitled Rosenberg, Texas Renauta McClay, age 10 The Bird Family Houston, Texas I like learning how to make the art projects. The big one is the mamma bird. The middle bird is the sister bird smallest is baby bro. Mariah McClay, age 7 Lily Pad Houston, Texas Jon McClay Jr., age 4 Elephant Houston, Texas
Making A Mark Artists Samantha McGarity, age 11 Feel Better Harlingen, Texas
Nathan Muniz, age 7 Pretty Bouquet Laredo, Texas
Hillary Medrano, age 11 Warm and Cool Colors Houston, Texas This art piece is a very peacful and it calms me down.
D’asia Neloms, age 7 Flower Smile Houston, Texas When I think about flowers, I smile.
Afifa Memon, age 11 Purple Me Houston, Texas I have fun doing art in the hospital. My favorite part of this piece is that it is of me.
Cordon Nguyen, age 5 Untitled Houston, Texas
Samaria Michael, age 8 My Love Beaumont, Texas The colors show love to me. Butterflies show freedom to me. Zachary Mills, age 15 Standing Tall with My Dog Cleveland, Texas I’ve been in an operating room 110 times! I had a rare kind of cancer. I had it when I was 10, and I’ve been cancer free for 3 years. I know I’m a lucky person because I had a 2% chance and now I’m here, cancer free! Pragyarnav Mishra, age 9 Lightning Speed Houston, Texas I like art because you can capture pictures that are wonderful to see in nature. Xenia Morales, age 9 Me Calidonia, Panama I have never taken painting classes and cannot read or write. My teacher helped me paint a picture of myself. Lorenzo Moreno, age 8 Paco in his cage Humble, Texas This is for my sister with cancer. She is as beautiful as this bird. Alexandrea Morris, age 11 The Time of Babies Splendora, Texas Aniyah Morris, age 11 Warm and Cool Finch Kingwood, Texas My goal is to make art come to life, and to make children have better reasons to make art to help them get better. Prisco Moyaho, age 7 The Horse and the Flower Houston, Texas The horse is smelling the flower. The horse is at the farm. His name is Mike. Elizabeth Moyaho, age 8 Big Horse Houston, Texas I draw my horse in the forest because I love animals. Brenda Munguia, age 12 Twin Stars Orange, Texas
Dale Nguyen, age 10 Splash Paint Houston, Texas Anye Niquen, age 11 Landscape Lima, Peru This experience was not easy at all. We are supporting her and praying hard. Carmeishia Norman, age 12 Carmeishia Warm and Cool Kingwood, Texas I love making art. It makes me feel real good. Jennifer Elizabeth Oldham, age 11 Untitled Houston, Texas I like drawing because it makes me feel good and doesn’t make me feel bored. I show it to my grandma, and she likes it, and it makes me want to make another piece. Larissa Guerra Oliveira, age 9 Little Easter Bunny Sao Paulo, Brazil I made this drawing because I love bunnies. In regards to my illness, I am doing well. Ayra dos Santos Oliveira, age 5 Party Sao Paulo, Brazil My daughter has leukemia. Thank God she is responding well to her treatments. God is in control, directing everything and everyone, and I believe that my daughter will be cured and cancer-free, as well as many of the other children being treated here. Amen. Kaylee Michelle Ovando Happy Face Houston, Texas Navia Pandalla, age 8 My House at Ayacucho Lima, Peru I live in the Andes. I like to feed the sheep. Macee Patrick, age 9 Elizabeth Laingsburg, Michigan I named my butterfly after my friend named Elizabeth. Mackenzie Patterson, age 8 Flop’s Ladybug Nederland, Texas Cameron Pegoda, age 11 Freshwater Seahorse Lake Jackson, Texas This seahorse was not easy to make, but came out better than expected.
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Making A Mark Artists Reina S. Pena, age 2 Untitled Houston, Texas
Johana L. Ramos Vega, age 13 The Colors of Life Houston, Texas
Jasmine Perez, age 9 Butterflies Love Summer Houston, Texas
Luis Eduardo Rangel, age 12 Welcome to Jguerraville Edinburg, Texas
Juan Perez, age 20 The Cardinal Calidonia, Panama Each December, Panama is full of emigrant birds, like this cardinal.
Rami Razaq, age 10 Joe MicMillan Katy, Texas This is Joe MicMillan. He is a big headed, 24 year old man. He is a DJ, and he likes hip-hop/rap. He is wondering why his nose is so big and why his feet are so small. He is very mad at the person who made his nose so big! (It was me.)
Matthew Pettinato, age 7 The Fight that got started Austin, Texas Aida Pino, age 13 The Hen Kikiriki Lima, Peru I like to hear music. I also love Arroz Chaufa. I miss my town a lot. Daniel Pinto, age 8 I Wanted to Say “My Dog” Calidonia, Panama I worked very hard on my drawing. I wanted it to be of my dog. Betty Pizango, age 8 Butterfly and Apples Lima, Peru I love apples. Alexis Polanco, age 22 A Faithful Sunshine Harlingen, Texas The sunshine reflects my faith in recovering from my histiocytosis. The grass reflects the path wehre I desperately want to run for miles. The tree represents life and the apples represent my blessings. The dark hole in the tree represents my pain. Jacob Prater, age 14 Bobby Nelson Santa Fe, Texas You see something “new” every day. Sometimes you notice, sometimes you don’t. Dalver Quevedo, age 12 The Constellation Lima, Peru I like to see the sky and the stars at night. Evelyn Quijano, age 6 Barnyard Sugar Land, Texas
Marisa Reichstein, age 10 Happiness Houston, Texas Corina Rendon, age 10 The Sea Houston, Texas Corina Rendondelgado, age 10 Crazy Seahorse Houston, Texas I like to make art Helmer Rengifo, age 9 I Live in the Jungle Lima, Peru My sickness changed my life. I try to be strong. I have the support of all my family, specially my mother. Lainey Revitzer, age 4 America Luther, Oklahoma This is a pile of “hill grass” and tall flowers. Dayana Reyes, age 5 My Little Dog Isula Lima, Peru I enjoy playing my dog, Isula is my best company. Jessica Bernice Reyna, age 13 Miracle Palmview, Texas Eliud Reyna Jr., age 11 Moonsun Palmview, Texas Gunnison Riggins, age 8 Bad Cat Springdale, Arkansas
Melisa Quispe, age 12 My Cat Doty Lima, Peru I find a lot of support here in the hospital. I feel happy making artwork.
Stockton Riggins, age 9 Toby the Robot Springdale, Arkansas Josie Jisselle Rios, age 12 Untitled Progreso, Texas
Nodi R. Rahman Moonlight Katy, Texas
Sherlyn Samantha Rios, age 7 Rainbow Progreso, Texas
Enedelia Ramirez, age 11 Lion’s Den Penitas, Texas I learned how to curl the paper in class when we were curling ribbons for Valentine’s Day bags.
Enrique Rivera, age 8 The Digital Clown Calidonia, Panama I find joy in simple things like painting with my fingerprints. This is how I made the clown.
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Making A Mark Artists Sophia Robles, age 4 Untitled Conroe, Texas Ariana Robles, age 8 Moonlight Conroe, Texas I named it moonlight because it is shiny and there is a lot of blue. Damaris Robles, age 6 Playing in My Backyard Conroe, Texas When I’m in my backyard with my sister and my brother, we like to play tag and swing on the swings. Daniel Robles, age 11 Magnet the Robot Grand Prairie, Texas Juan Rodriguez, age 19 My Giant Eye and Mouth Houston, Texas Welcome to my big mouth. Alexa Rodriguez, age 7 The Neon Flowers Richmond, Texas I prayed every day for my brother to get better. I was sad when he lost his hair. I care about him a lot, so I make him laugh and make funny faces to make him feel better. I keep him company and draw lots of pictures like this one.
Kamryn Schumann, age 5 Big Colors Humble, Texas Art makes me feel good because I have fun. Antonella Serna, age 10 The Harvest Calidonia, Panama I like to paint. My hobby is to push toys. Brianna Shamer, age 8 Cute Flowers Richmond, Texas Jayda Shaw, age 8 The Ocean Houston, Texas Kamryn Shropshire, age 7 A Garden Harlingen, Texas I like my garden because it is pretty. Karissa Shropshire, age 8 Me and My Family Harlingen, Texas Courtney Sidney, age 18 Moonlight Owls Jasper, Texas
Elias Rojas, age 6 A Good Day Pearland, Texas
Ayana Signal, age 10 Untitled Jasper, Texas Art is relaxing. It is something to take the pain away, if only for a moment. This artwork shows how my life was like a maze.
Rachel Roldan, age 10 The Flower of Life Lima, Peru I have a tumor in my lungs. I enjoy playing with my pet called Bo, and playing with my cousins.
Jaydah Simon, age 3 Kassy the Butterfly Center, Texas Kassy likes flying in the water. She likes the water because it’s fun.
José Ruiz, age 6 My Home in the Mountains Calidonia, Panama I painted my most beloved memory.
Isabella Slot, age 6 Friendship is Love Cypress, Texas Friends take care of you and play with you.
Shannon Marie Rye, age 15 Wonders of the Sea! Lake Charles, Louisisana I was thinking of mermaids when I drew this picture. I realized if mermaids were real, they would not look like this fantasy mermaid. Then I added the background.
Diana Alexandra Smarandanche, age 4 Flower Party Show Bronx, New York It is a flower party because it gets to go to the art show. My colors are beautiful.
Lenalie Saenz, age 9 Untitled Rio Grande City, Texas I like rainbows and pears so I used a lot of colors. Alexio Domenic Sanchez, age 10 Our Angel in Heaven Conroe, Texas This artwork is in honor of my sister Amber. My angel is sad because she had to leave her family and friends. She rides on the cloud so she can go up to heaven. She will be happy when she gets there. Brooklyn Sapp, age 3 Shapes Houston, Texas
Na’lyiah Smith, age 5 Pretty Hearts Houston, Texas My LCH disorder makes me very sad. The picture of my pretty hearts makes me feel happy and not think about my LCH disorder. Karina Lizzeth Solis, age 13 My Alton Memorial School Alton, Texas I’m excited to go back to school when I get well because I miss my friends. Kaley Sosa, age 7 Weaving Rosenberg, Texas This was my first time weaving. I liked making something new out of paper.
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Making A Mark Artists Nicolas Soto, age 11 Theodore the Fish Spring, Texas Reagan Stephenson, age 6 The World San Angela, Texas My painting makes me happy. It has hearts, shooting stars, flowers that can grow, Jesus and the cross, a red boat and my name. Simone Stewart, age 5 A Piece of Joy Houston, Texas Ayden Stroud, age 5 Project Conroe, Texas Zarian Taylor, age 11 Untitled Houston, Texas I love to color and draw with my brother Zarious. It calms us and gives us something to be proud of. Zarious Taylor, age 9 Untitled Houston, Texas I love art and drawing. My siblings Zarian and Zhasia also love to color and draw. It calms us and gives us something to be proud of. Kayla Tims, age 8 Different Things Angleton, Texas LaMyiah Toliver, age 4 Untitled Spring, Texas Ayleen Tovar, age 15 Mountains Katy, Texas When you are in a difficult situation you feel that your feelings get weak, but when you finish you feel that you can move mountains with God. Irene Triston, age 8 Crazy Flowers Houston, Texas Jahaira Tuncar, age 10 Driving My Boat Lima, Peru I enjoy swimming. Aidan Urbach, age 7 Tally the Tiger Houston, Texas Karla Vasquez, age 7 Kids of the World Lima, Peru Zuhail Viera, age 7 My Kitten Bonnie Lima, Peru I enjoy feeding Bonnie. Paulina Villanueva, age 11 Frizzy Girl Houston, Texas
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Jhon Villodas, age 8 Ducks in Huanuco Mountains Lima, Peru I come happy because I know I can play here. Emyla Wade, age 7 The Flowers that Bloomed Millions of Years Ago Katy, Texas The flowers are cool and warm colors. Kyera Wells, age 5 Princess Baytown, Texas Jeremy Wheatow, age 7 Untitled Spring, Texas Jamal Whyte, age 11 Mr. Moths Houston, Texas When I do my artwork, I can concentrate. I like using my imagination to draw. I love the colors of my moth. Saniya Wilson, age 10 The Scariest Ghost in Town Houston, Texas One windy Halloween night, a ghost came to town and snuck into all of the houses and frightened everyone in them. Isabella Wyble, age 3 Happy in a Minute Nederland, Texas Isabella was diagnosed with neuroblastoma at 22 months old. The following nine months were life changing but through it all Isabella was a happy little girl. From Stage 4 to remission in 9 months. Thank you Jesus and thank you Texas Children’s! Clever Zelada, age 12 Jungle Lima, Peru I like to write poems. I want to go back to my town to eat a lot of fruit. Ana, age 2 For You Calidonia, Panama My painting is a combination of turquoise and green. It has the power of the sea and the tranquility of the field.
Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers The Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers, world renowned for its work in pediatric cancer and hematology disorders, offers innovative therapies for all forms of childhood cancer and blood disorders. The Centers are working to improve the outcome for all patients afflicted with these diseases and to develop and perfect new treatment approaches that are the result of the most extraordinary scientific insights. The staff of Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers is committed to a future free from the threat of childhood cancer and blood diseases. The Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers combine the strengths of Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine (BCM), both of which are located in Houston. Texas Children’s Cancer Center is the pediatric program of The Dan L. Duncan Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine’s NCI-designated cancer center. Physician-scientists on the Baylor College of Medicine faculty, who provide patient care at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers, are at the forefront of medical research. This means our patients have the distinct advantage of receiving the most advanced, state-of-the-art medical treatments from highly skilled pediatric cancer treatment experts. Our mission is to provide personalized, high quality, family-centered care to children, adolescents and young adults with cancer and blood disorders; to discover and implement innovative laboratory research and treatment advances aimed at curing and preventing childhood cancer and blood disorders; and to provide world-class training and education for current and future leaders in the field. www.txch.org Texas Children’s Hospital Texas Children’s Hospital, a not-for-profit organization, is committed to creating a community of healthy children through excellence in patient care, education and research. Consistently ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation, Texas Children’s has recognized Centers of Excellence in multiple pediatric subspecialties including the Cancer and Heart Centers, and operates the largest primary pediatric care network in the country. Texas Children’s has completed a $1.5 billion expansion, which includes the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; and Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston. For more information on Texas Children’s, go to www.texaschildrens.org. Get the latest news from Texas Children’s by visiting the online newsroom and on Twitter at twitter.com/texaschildrens. www.texaschildrens.org Baylor College of Medicine Baylor College of Medicine in Houston is recognized as a premier academic health science center and is known for excellence in education, research and patient care. It is the only private medical school in the greater southwest and is ranked as one of the top 20 medical schools for research in the country and number one in Texas by U.S. News & World Report. BCM is listed 17th among all U.S. medical schools for National Institutes of Health funding, and No. 2 in the nation in federal funding for research and development in the biological sciences at universities and colleges by the National Science Foundation. Located in the Texas Medical Center, BCM has affiliations with nine teaching hospitals. Currently, BCM trains more than 3,000 medical, graduate, nurse anesthesia, and physician assistant students, as well as residents and post-doctoral fellows. www.facebook.com/BaylorCollegeOfMedicine twitter.com/BCMHouston www.bcm.edu
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The Periwinkle Foundation Founded in 1983, The Periwinkle Foundation develops and provides programs that positively change the lives of children, young adults and families who are challenged by cancer and other life threatening illnesses and are cared for at Texas Children’s Hospital. Our signature program for 30 years, Camp Periwinkle, has earned the reputation of being the “Camp of all Camps” among campers and counselors. Camp Periwinkle is a week-long summer camp filled with joy for children with cancer and blood disorders and their siblings, ages 7 to 15. It is designed to provide a safe, emotionally-healing and fantastic adventure that gives every camper the opportunity to grow in independence and self esteem. Over the years, other cutting edge programs have been added and today The Periwinkle Foundation touches the lives of approximately 4000 children with cancer and other life threatening illnesses each year. The experiences Periwinkle provides through its programs have become an integral part of their healing process. Camp YOLO (You Only Live Once) for teens began in 1998 and is held two weekends each year. Camp YOLO addresses the unique challenges faced by adolescents living with cancer, renal, cardiac or HIV-related illnesses. While most teens are worrying about acne, getting a ride to the mall or how many text messages they can send, teens with serious illnesses are confronting very real life or death issues and seemingly unending hospital routines. Yet, for two weekends each year, these young people have the chance to rejuvenate with others who understand their struggles, anxieties and fears. By the end of a fun packed and emotion filled weekend, campers leave knowing they are not alone and they have what it takes to keep fighting their illness and face the challenges that life sends their way. Since 2001, Periwinkle has collaborated with the Arts in Medicine Program at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers to bring fun and unique opportunities for self expression, empowerment and development of coping skills to patients and their families utilizing professional artists and writers. Periwinkle’s Arts and Creative Writing Program culminates in Making A Mark, presented by The Periwinkle Foundation, an exhibition of art and creative writing by children touched by cancer and blood disorders at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers. In February 2009, The Periwinkle Foundation held its first Family Camp for families of children challenged by cancer or blood disorders. This program allows families to get away from the hospital routine, to forget about their child’s illness, to have a fun weekend creating cherished family memories and to meet other families who understand the stresses they are experiencing due to a child’s cancer diagnosis. Older teen and young adult survivors who have previously participated in our programs are empowered to help develop and implement the Long Term Survivor Program with the support of the Periwinkle staff and board members. The program includes retreats and opportunities for long term survivors to get together to share experiences, learn life skills and give back to the cancer community. The Periwinkle Foundation is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization whose mission is dedicated exclusively to Texas Children’s Hospital with emphasis on Texas Children’s Cancer Center. www.periwinklefoundation.org www.facebook.com/periwinklefoundation
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Making A Mark 2013-2014 Touring Schedule Each year a portion of the Making A Mark exhibit travel to other venues. The schedule for the upcoming year includes the following venues: September 2013 Texas Children’s Hospital Houston, Texas November – December, 2013 Willowbrook Mall Houston, Texas January – February, 2014 Sugar Land Airport Sugar Land, Texas March 2014 Glassell School Houston, Texas April 2014 Katy Visual and Performing Arts Center West Oaks Mall Houston, Texas May 2014 City Hall Annex Houston, Texas June – August 2014 Houston Intercontinental and Hobby Airports Houston, Texas For updates to the touring schedule please visit www.periwinklefoundation.org/art
The Periwinkle Foundation 3400 Bissonnet Street, Suite 185 Houston, Texas 77005 713-807-0191 www.periwinklefoundation.org www.facebook.com/periwinklefoundation
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