Opening Reception Sunday, September 7, 2014 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 Ascende Foundation The Brown Foundation Clayton Dabney Foundation for Kids with Cancer Sponsor Arts in Medicine, Digital Photography Program Hamill Foundation Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation Houston Junior Woman’s Club Spearhead Creative In-Kind Donors Any Occasion Party Rental Art and Frame, Etc. The Junior League of Houston, Inc
This project is funded in part 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 24th 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 – Long Chu, Janet Franklin, Pam Ingersoll, Grace Godwin, Peggy Godwin, Katherine Scheetz, 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, Aurora Picture Show.
I Dream When you realize the immense impact that art can have on life, one wonders why it’s not more prominent in all of our lives. Since becoming aware of the Arts in Medicine program at Texas Children’s Hospital years ago, I have been inspired by the ability to uplift lives through art-making. I am extremely grateful to be involved with Making A Mark as both a media artist and arts educator, and to have connected with the wonderful, creative minds of the youth involved in the I Dream project. After completing my studies in photography and digital media at the University of Houston, I began working at Houston media arts organization, Aurora Picture Show. There, I have grown into the Media Arts Education Manager where my key role is to lead the creative education programs for youth and adult artists. With Aurora, I have been able to work with a number of local filmmakers and artists to build art education programing around town, including schools, community houses, and hospitals like Texas Children’s Hospital. In addition, I have continued to work on my own independent film projects and collaborations with a number of local artists and arts organizations. Houston has wonderful artistic and medical communities, and through this project, I happen to land in the intersection between them. I Dream is a collaboratively-made, personal and experimental short film exploring dreams and visions. Patients and siblings’ recollections of their dreams were recorded, and then interpreted in original video vignettes by Long Term Survivors. The result is totally unique collection of the youth’s visions and voices that remind us of the delicacy and beauty of life. It is an honor to have been a part of these initiatives from The Periwinkle Foundation. I hope to have made a small mark in some lives through art. Camilo Gonzalez Media Arts Education Manager Aurora Picture Show
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Maritza Castillo, age 6 Two Flowers Houston, Texas
Bridie Dubala, age 7 The Unknown Of Missouri City, Texas This unknown animal is a mixture of beaver, bunny, bee, caterpillar, elephant, cat, spider, bird, dog, Santa, and it has a fork. It is singing and surďŹ ng.
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Peter Evans, age 5 Leukemia Shots Houston, Texas I recreated an activity I did with the Child Life Specialist, who used this to explain leukemia and chemo. The green dots are leukemia cells. I kill the cells by squirting red, blue, and yellow “chemo” with a syringe. The big red center is a sling shot.
Ashley Fraker, age 5 Colors of Love Houston, Texas I made my collage using all the colors of love because I love my sister so much! She is the most beautiful and lovable sister in the world. Nothing is stronger than a sister’s love - not even cancer!
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Natalie Fraker, age 7 Cousins in the Park Houston, Texas This is a picture of Peyton, Clay, me and my little sister, Ashley. We are cousins! My life changed a lot after I was diagnosed with a brain tumor, but my family has been there to bring me joy on even some of the toughest days. I love my family very much!
Rushi Gandhi, age 3 Syringe Spin Art Port Bolivar, Texas
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Purple Ribbon Art Tanijah S. Gatlin, age 7 Rainbow Size Houston, Texas I just want people to think it’s cute and beautiful!
Olivia Grace Gerhart, age 3 Untitled Crosby, Texas
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Chris Gomez, age 18 Vision Beasley, Texas My vision is to stay positive no matter what. Art defines me. It’s my problem solver.
Fatima Gonzalez, age 5 Bow Tree Cypress, Texas
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Purple Ribbon Art Hannah Gonzalez, age 8 Magic Work Cypress, Texas Art makes “it� all better.
Courtney Good, age 19 Strength Amongst Friends Jasper, Texas The reason why I drew this is to give hope and faith to those who need encouragement. In my life I have overcome numerous obstacles by prayer and faith. If things seem too impossible, it will become possible.
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Purple Ribbon Art Holt GrifďŹ th, age 5 Bear League City, Texas
Jared Grier, age 6 Rock of Hope Pearland, Texas
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Purple Ribbon Art Juan Hernandez, age 22 Life in a Vortex Houston, Texas This is dedicated to Vanessa Sanchez, who allowed me to see light at the end of the tunnel.
Simran Jatar, age 17 Bald is Beautiful Houston, Texas Through my artwork I would like to spread the beauty of a child faced with the trials of cancer and capture the innocence that is taken away from these children. People tend to overlook the capabilities of these inspiring children and view their circumstance in a black and white manner, as portrayed in my sketch. Outsiders don’t see past the illness, but there is so much more to each child - color, life, love, hope and courage.
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Matthew Lucas, age 8 Steve World Hero (from Minecraft) Vinton, Louisiana The children with cancer in the world need a hero to ďŹ ght for them.
Nevaeh Moore, age 8 Nevaeh the Sickle Cell Superhero Spring, Texas I always wish that I could just vacuum the sickle cells out of my body and it would make me all better.
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Jonathan Mora, age 15 Abraham Ceballos Mission, Texas My friend Abraham in the future.
Jhonatan Moreno, age 6 A Dog at the Park Lima, Peru He enjoys coming to the hospital to play, paint and have fun.
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Brandi Morin, age 17 The Beauty and the Beast Weslaco, Texas The “beast” is the disease we are fighting, while the “beauty” is our outlook after we beat it. We grow afterwards, and become more aware of the beauty in our lives.
Jada Shaw, age 9 The Abstract Illusion Houston, Texas
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Ayleen Tovar, age 16 Fishing Day Katy, Texas It made me forget my sadness and chemo.
Faris Virani, age 8 The Win! Houston, Texas My son’s winning attitude allowed him to “win the race of his life” by his knowing that he could and would cross the finish line a victor. His strength, courage, and endurance came from a place deep within him where winning was the only option.
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Zoya A. Virani, age 14 Learning to Dance in the Rain Houston, Texas My daughter took this picture in the midst of a storm while her brothers and mommy danced in the rain. Our family has gone through this enormous “storm in life� by dancing with it and through it, knowing the sun will shine its everbrilliant light again.
Reagan Whatley, age 10 Getting Back on Your Feet The Woodlands, Texas Ariel wants feet and wants to get out of the ocean, while people with cancer want to get on their feet and out of the hospital.
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Making A Mark Artists Skripko Afenia, age 7 Untitled Moscow, Russia
Thomas A. Altamirano, age 10 The Lion in the Savannah Cypress, Texas
Sara Agrawal, age 8 Flower Garden with Bridge Cypress, Texas I painted an impressionist painting. It is a bridge with greenery, water and flowers.
Lucia Aluarado, age 4 The Flowers I See Dickinson, Texas I like to paint.
Noe Aguilar, age 11 Race Car Mission, Texas Luis Miguel Ortiz Aguillón, age 8 Batman and Flash - My Good Friends Brownsville, Texas Batman and Flash will win over cancer. Temisan Akinwande, age 4 Temisan Katy, Texas Emily Albright, age 12 Squid Sisters Port Arthur, Texas This is about me and my sister. My sister helped me through this. She always helps me and has my back. Brandon Alejandre, age 10 Angry Birds Houston, Texas Jhon Alejandre, age 7 Hombre Araña Houston, Texas I picked Spiderman because he is my favorite superhero. David Alexandrov, age 9 Octopus Moscow, Russia Falwa Almansouri, age 11 Bright Colors Houston, Texas I feel good making art. It makes it easier for me to come with my brother for treatment when there are art projects to do. Mubarak Almansouri, age 7 Squares Houston, Texas Maysun Alsukayni, age 8 Maysun Houston, Texas
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Jose Alvarado, age 7 Hospital Dickinson, Texas I was painting the building (West Tower) through the window. Jose Joaquin Alvarado, age 4 My Big Trailer Pharr, Texas I like trucks, trailers, and motorcycles that have BIG wheels. Markina Amili Untitled Moscow, Russia Diana Amonova, age 14 Lilies Moscow, Russia Sy Anderson, age 10 My Horse Chico Victoria, Texas I like riding my horse Chico with my dad and my sister on the ranch. Mohamed Aoudi Untitled Houston, Texas Eva Alexis Appelt, age 8 Dot Rainbow Webster, Texas Sadie Arredondo, age 6 Self Portrait of Me Sweeny, Texas Anna Marie Arriaga, age 10 Amazing Snowflake Rosenberg, Texas Melanie Astudillo, age 8 Scavenger Hunt: View Outside Cypress, Texas Lourdes Auccapuma, age 14 A Flower, a Bird and a Dog Lima, Peru We are now living in Lima for the treatment. It is not easy for her.
Making A Mark Artists Polite Baboneeng, age 8 When it is Raining I Can Run into the House Kasane, Botswana She doesn’t feel good about cancer, but she has drawn things that make her remember happy things.
Eve Brogger, age 9 Everyone’s a Princess! Victoria, Texas I believe everybody is a princess! They don’t have to have a crown. We are all beautiful and special!
David Balderrama Jr., age 3 God’s Soldier Edinburg, Texas
Kenyata Brown, age 8 Sweety Pie Jasper, Texas
Amantle Bantusitse, age 11 Ice Cream Molapo Wabojang, Botswana Amantle finds that drawing and reading help to take her mind off her condition, comfort her, and make her feel happy.
Lane Bull, age 6 Cowboy Flowers Livingston, Texas These are flowers at my favorite restaurant, Pueblos, and I am about to eat my favorite food, enchiladas!
Krysia Barnes, age 29 I Love Horses Conroe, Texas
Leia Bull, age 9 Neon Rainbow Livingston, Texas This is Leia under an umbrella.
Mia Barreras, age 9 Pink Flower in the Morning Sun Magnolia, Texas The sunrise and flower symbolize Asa’s new life without cancer. Franklin Barsola Luna, age 7 The Waterfall Lima, Peru He always sees the waterfall in his town. When he comes to receive his treatment, he enjoys painting. Khandice Bean, age 7 Jessica San Augustine, Texas Jessica is a cheerleader. She cheers for the Wolves, my school mascot. Margan Bell, age 8 Heavenly Flowers Houston, Texas These flowers grow high and strong like me. Angelica Beltran, age 12 Untitled Conroe, Texas Zenely Bernardez, age 5 Rainbow/Life Houston, Texas No matter what you’re going through, expressing your feelings in art is the best way. My rainbow drawing is what my life is: full of colors and energy.
Avery Burton, age 12 The Home: An Environment Offering Security and Happiness Houston, Texas Artwork is: knowledge, cool, and smooth. It helps me stay ahead and keeps me going. Ebony Burton, age 16 The Ornament Houston, Texas When I think of artwork, this is what comes to mind: Intellect, Shrewdness, and Comprehension. When I am not feeling well, or just under the weather, this is what comes to mind: Hope, Faith, and Wellness. Jacoby Burton, age 14 Leaves Considered as a Group Houston, Texas The Texas Children’s Hospital building reminds me of the bark and trunk of a tree. The leaves remind me of the types of personnel, volunteers, and individuals that work there, and how they are willing to help us keep going. Danila Bychenkov, age 17 Untitled Moscow, Russia Dayana Cabrera, age 5 With My Family Lima, Peru My family is very close. I enjoyed playing in the park on weekends.
Sai Bhakta, age 7 Mealik the Evil “Wizrd” Pasadena, Texas
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Making A Mark Artists Rosa Maria Calderon, age 9 My Farm at Palpa Lima, Peru We come every week for the treatment. She likes to paint. Mya Cartwright, age 7 The Hearts Lufkin, Texas Bianca Laren Castro, age 14 Hope Weslaco, Texas Hope will always persevere, and things will always be better. Everyday is a new day. Abraham Ceballos, age 11 The Cross McAllen, Texas Jesus is not dead; He’s alive. Julian Ceniceros, age 8 Ice Cold Pop Houston, Texas Alexis Chevalier, age 11 Untitled Houston, Texas Cielo Chucas Puma, age 10 The Nurse Lima, Peru This is the last day of chemo. She will miss the nurses that take care of her, but she is excited to return to school. Alyssa Coker, age 13 A Found Way Douglass, Texas I was lost, but then I was found. With love, Alyssa Coker Zachary Cook, age 9 The Lion in the Sunset Sugar Land, Texas I drew a lion because I also wrote a song for my brother with “Purple Songs Can Fly” that is about lions. Madison Corbin, age 6 Small Flowers Bay City, Texas I love arts and crafts. I really like to paint. I like flowers. I make bouquets. Debany Marie Coronado, age 6 Rainbow Pharr, Texas
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Samantha Correa, age 9 My Fun Day Mission, Texas I like to play at the playground. Brookelyn Costner, age 6 Elsa LaPorte, Texas My flowers have ice powers like Elsa and that is why I named it Elsa. Brookelyn Costner, age 7 Flower La Porte, Texas Laura Cowling, age 19 Hearts Up!!! Houston, Texas If there is one thing that my experience with cancer has taught me, it’s that life is forever fleeting. For that reason, we must live every second like it is our last, and make every moment count. Freddy Cruz, age 3 Colors of a Cure Houston, Texas Julio Cruz, age 12 The City Port Arthur, Texas Genesis Cueras, age 7 Hello Kitty Swan Princess Houston, Texas Princess Hello Kitty was upset. She swam to Texas Children’s and felt loved and cared for. Genesis Cuevas The Flower and the Butterfly Alamo, Texas I like flowers and butterflies because they are pretty. Seth Culberson, age 9 I am the Way The Woodlands, Texas I drew this picture because it reminds me of the encouragement I had when I got a bone marrow transplant. Raelyn Cutbirth, age 4 My Flower Houston, Texas Jonathan Davis, age 10 Colorkane Rosenburg, Texas
Making A Mark Artists Julius Davis, age 10 Explosion Houston, Texas Sometimes I feel that it is an explosion to life! Jocelyn de la O, age 16 Flying Bear Pasadena, Texas Fabricio De Oliveira Silva The Discovery of Painting Sao Paulo, Brazil This piece of art has helped me to be more excited, to interact with the other children, and to be more disposed during clinic therapy. Cody Decker, age 22 Zentangle Me Pearland, Texas Zentangle is an artform from California that follows rules of shapes and lines to construct a beautiful picture. Just like zentangle, I followed the rules of the hospital and chemo to create a beautiful picture I like to call my life. Karlo David del Fierro, age 8 My Day at the Park Palmview, Texas I like to slide. Corina Rendon Delgado, age 12 Mario and Luigi Houston, Texas I made this drawing because it reminds me of my brother, who likes Mario and Luigi. Luiza Dias de Souza Cruz, age 9 Best Friends Sao Paulo, Brazil This piece of art shows the friendship that was built on the ďŹ rst day I met Luisa. The friendship continues today. Britney Diaz, age 9 Flowers Rio Grande City, Texas Pablo Dos Santos Silva, age 13 My History Sao Paulo, Brazil I wrote a moving essay about my life that gives me strength to face my tumor. Kiara Doucet, age 12 Laugh Out Loud Houston, Texas I like to laugh a lot. It helps me forget about things and feel better.
Danny Dubois, age 12 Lamby Baytown, Texas I like the white paper because I can draw things in the background. Elder Dubon, age 9 Flowers Houston, Texas Chloe Ducksworth, age 10 The Lovely Duckling Houston, Texas Noel Duque, age 7 The Monster Noel Orange, Texas I felt happy that I could cut all the pieces. Hesed Elis, age 11 Bird Watching the Sunset Katy, Texas I am glad that I could draw this artwork. Georgy Elisuv, age 7 Trust, Hope, Love, Life Moscow, Russia Abigail Engels, age 3 Purple Fog Houston, Texas Isabel Engels, age 3 Purple Flowers Houston, Texas Georgiy Esakov Untitled Moscow, Russia Jorge Escobar, age 10 I Won the Race! McAllen, Texas Nayeli Escot, age 13 The Iguana Sugar Land, Texas The iguana represents how when I had cancer, my parents would give me many doses of iguana soup. Vinson Evans, age 7 Space Ring Houston, Texas My brother, Peter, was diagnosed with Leukemia. This drawing has to do with cancer because it is one of many that I like to draw for my brother.
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Making A Mark Artists Drew Evans, age 3 Drew Paints Red Houston, Texas Drew’s brother, Peter, is being treated for leukemia. Drew likes to paint with Peter. Faith Nicole Farquer, age 10 Butterfly Power Spring, Texas My picture with the flowers has my cancer ribbon. Rebniea Fletcher, age 20 Butterfly Houston, Texas My robot’s name is Butterfly because it’s the symbol of Lupus, and the artwork represents my experience at the hospital. It gave me an example of a good part of being in the hospital. Carlos Flores, age 5 I am Charlie Edinburg, Texas Isidro Flores, age 12 My Garden Houston, Texas Jennifer Flores, age 14 Untitled Houston, Texas I draw for fun. Anthony Flores, age 17 For the Love of the Game Brownsville, Texas The sport of basketball is the one thing I cannot live without. The one dream I want to complete is to play with the San Antonio Spurs. Charlysia Ford, age 11 Nail Polish Showcase Houston, Texas Yan Santos Reis Frossard, age 9 Brasil 2014 Sao Paulo, Brazil With the everyday pain of treatment, Yan was able to discover inside of YUCCA his painting skills. He dedicated himself daily to more creativity and innovation until he was cured and returned to childhood. Daniela S. Fuentes, age 11 Nature Alton, Texas Estevan Fuentes, age 6 Camping Alton, Texas
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Lillian Gajdusek, age 10 Keep Strong and Live On! Spring, Texas My sister had cancer when I was little, and because I was so little, I don’t know much about what happened. But I do know she kept strong and lived on, and now I’m telling other cancer fighters: do the same as her! Varya Galimova, age 4 Untitled Russia Christian Gallegos, age 11 Tulips Pasadena, Texas It makes me think of spring. Audrina Garcia, age 5 The Magenta Hands of Purple and His Friends Houston, Texas Emma Garcia, age 10 Playing at the Park San Benito, Texas Persephone Garcia, age 13 Sunset Houston, Texas Rosita Garcia, age 12 Saint Peter Holiday Lima, Peru Every year we celebrate this holiday. There are fireworks, typical food and a big party. This year I am going to have the opportunity to participate in it. Yanira Garcia, age 10 The Racecar & Family Houston, Texas Kayleen Garcilazo, age 10 Sisters at School Mission, Texas When my sister gets well and she can go back to school, we will play in the cafeteria early in the morning. Phoebe Jezmin Garcilazo, age 7 Day at the Park Mission, Texas Gabriela Garza, age 6 A Rainy Day Baytown, Texas A little girl goes out to play and when the rain stops, she sees a beautiful rainbow come out.
Making A Mark Artists Genesis Garza, age 18 Blooming Flowers Edinburg, Texas I feel like a blooming flower now that my treatments are over and I am well. Jennifer Garza, age 11 Color Katy, Texas Lillian Garza, age 4 My Big Beach Ball Mission, Texas Menah Ghanem, age 6 Leena League City, Texas Noor Ghanem, age 14 The Doctor League City, Texas Hayley Gomez, age 10 Punk-Rock Cow Lufkin, Texas Even though I’m sick I still believe everything will be alright. I’m still a rock star. Jorge Gomez, age 7 The Cute Rainbow Donna, Texas Migdalia Gomez, age 9 Untitled Lufkin, Texas The ladybug flying is a way of saying that there is enough strength to keep on going don’t give up. Peter Gomez, age 13 The Rainbow Donna, Texas Alexander Gonzalez, age 9 A Happy, Sunny Day Houston, Texas Drawing makes me so very happy. This is inspired by Monet’s “The Windmill on the Onbekende Canal, Amsterdam.” Denell Gonzalez, age 15 Beauty Within the Eye Weslaco, Texas What the eye sees is what life sprouts out.
Madylyne Gonzalez, age 11 Colorful Pieces Houston, Texas Sonia Gonzalez, age 3 Flowers Freeport, Texas Stefanie Gonzalez, age 5 Pink Haired Monster Pearland, Texas My monster watches movies with me. Alexander Govea, age 10 Mega Charizardy Houston, Texas Nosebleeds and bruises make him not so strong or able to play certain sports and the recommended activity swimming. Jenna Grier, age 9 Happiness Pearland, Texas My brother’s cancer makes me appreciate him more. Grant Griffith, age 7 Safari Sunset League City, Texas David Guadalupe Palacios, age 10 The Sunflower Edinburg, Texas Gerardo Gutierrez, age 8 Paul Rodriguez Katy, Texas I named it “Paul Rodriguez” because he is a famous skateboarder, and I like skateboarding. Juana Gutierrez, age 12 The Flower that Grew Houston, Texas I chose “The Plant that Grew” because even though I have cancer, I am still growing big and beautiful. Melanie Gutierrez, age 9 Love and Smiles Rio Grande City, Texas Miguel Gutierrez, age 11 Polka Dots Houston, Texas George Harrington, age 4 My Family in a Boat Houston, Texas
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Making A Mark Artists Miguel Henry, age 17 Western Boot Houston, Texas It makes him happy sharing his feelings with others. Christian Hernandez, age 16 Out of this World Conroe, Texas Clarissa Hernandez, age 10 The First Moon Houston, Texas She loves drawing and art. It makes her really happy. Jose Hernandez, age 8 The Tiger Houston, Texas Juan Pablo Hernandez, age 10 Another Dimension Houston, Texas Luz Ruby Hernandez, age 7 The Bravest Lion Houston, Texas Water colors and crayons. Angeline Herrera, age 7 My House at Sullana Lima, Peru I was in Lima about 2 years ago receiving my treatment. I remember the beach, the boats and the nice tree near my house. Patrick Hobbs-DeClaire, age 10 Super Kid Friendswood, Texas Kennedy Holmes, age 8 Sugar Monster Houston, Texas A magic little bird turned this into a monster that can eat and bite people. Elaina Hooks, age 7 Flower Glass Pearland, Texas Ethan Hooks, age 7 Super Egg Helmets Pearland, Texas
Katie Impelman, age 12 Sunrise on the Beach Houston, Texas Sunsets and sunrises are examples of God’s beauty on Earth. We are too! So we should thank God for pretty things just as we thank God for our lives. I thank God because I am a longterm cancer survivor! Eneida Infante, age 12 The Smellsom Girl Houston, Texas June Isassi, age 5 Sparkle Flower Houston, Texas June enjoys painting flowers, lady bugs and butterflies. June has a rare life threatening disease called Aplastic Anemia. Angeles Jacinto Castillo, age 9 Canoes in Punta Sal Lima, Peru My father is a fisherman and I always help him to sell the fishes at the Punta Sal Hotels. Jalen Jacques, age 10 Nighttime Conroe, Texas Carmen Jana, age 6 Untitled Moscow, Russia Bolkanyego Japane, age 3 Colouring Shakawe, Botswana He is very happy to be colouring, as it distracts him from his condition. He uses lots of bright colors. Ariyana Jasso, age 10 Fruity Houston, Texas When I was painting my watermelon, my mouth was craving some badly. Armani Johnson, age 11 Team NiNi Houston, Texas My experience with this has been tough by knowing God is in control over my life. Jace Johnston, age 5 Jace’s Tree Anahuac, Texas Slade Johnston, age 3 Slade’s Tree Anahuac, Texas
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Making A Mark Artists Ashia Jones, age 5 Monster Ball Thunder Houston, Texas Breanna Jones, age 10 Shooting Star Richmond, Texas Calvin Jones, age 8 Bird Houston, Texas Kaylen Jones, age 6 Flowers Everywhere Richmond, Texas I want people to see how cute my painting is because I’d like to be an artist some day. Angelika Jordan, age 10 Flower Power Pearland, Texas Alyssa Juarez, age 8 Under the Sea Houston, Texas Ben Karam, age 10 Awesome McAllen, Texas Ella Grace Karam, age 4 Pretty Flower McAllen, Texas Kyra Kardong, age 6 It’s Cake O’clock Killeen, Texas Elvina Kashfutdinjova, age 15 Jack Moscow, Russia Wesley Kerr, age 22 Lazy Leopard Katy, Texas This is a big cat in a tree watching a Jeep go by. Kabo Kgothi, age 15 Nature/Wildlife Makopong, Botswana I like cartoons and they relax my mind. I like to draw and make cartoons so that I can teach kids the goodness of God. They motivate and inspire me. Vladislav Korostelev, age 8 Bird of Happiness Moscow, Russia
Sasha Krinitsky, age 11 Untitled Ternopil, Ukraine Abigail Laniewski, age 15 Red Rose of Happiness The Woodlands, Texas When Abby is painting or drawing, it helps her relieve stress. It takes her to a happy place without doctors, nurses, or tests. She can be “Artist Abby” not “Patient Abby.” Jennifer Leal, age 9 The Crazy Colors Houston, Texas Travis LeBlanc, age 16 Gateway to Texas Vidor, Texas Sasha Lim, age 15 Untitled Moscow, Russia Dilyn Love Lopez, age 14 Mission to Mars Weslaco, Texas My little brother and I like to watch movies about aliens so I drew a UFO. Hidie Lopez, age 6 Rainbow Pony Rio Grande City, Texas Madeline Lopez, age 7 Flower Houston, Texas Her artwork represents the growth she has experienced since completing her treatment journey. Chloe Lykes, age 10 Relationships of a Working Kind Kingwood, Texas Going to the hospital could at times seem scary or overwhelming. Greeting my doctor always comforted me. Artem Malaychuk, age 6 Dragon Moscow, Russia Allyson Mansell, age 7 My Horse Conroe, Texas I was having fun with the cameras and making memories.
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Making A Mark Artists Emilly Mariano de Jesus Santos, age 4 The Closing of the Toy Library Sao Paulo, Brazil The toys at TUCCA have helped Emily to develop.
Ricky Mendoza, age 9 Peruvian Holidays Lima, Peru July 28th is a Peruvian Holiday and he wants to paint the Peruvian flag.
Emily Marroquin, age 10 Saving the Animals Baytown, Texas
Viviana Mercado Torres, age 14 I Dance Marinera Lima, Peru I am from Trujillo and everybody dances Marinera there. I love and enjoyed dancing.
Brandon Martinez, age 7 Artist Houston, Texas Jolette Martinez, age 8 La Alegria de las Rosas Houston, Texas Leidy D. Martinez, age 9 Flying Heart Pharr, Texas My heart is flying because I am well and my leukemia is gone. Yuliza Martinez, age 9 Drawing Pictures Houston, Texas My pictures are of a monkey, butterfly and mariachi. Emmanuel Mbilizi, age 10 Blue Houston, Texas Taylor Unique McMillan, age 12 The Big Tree Houston, Texas When I paint it makes me feel happy!
Shelbie Meyer, age 11 Hearts Porter, Texas This art is about loving everyone you meet. Emily Mikkelsen, age 10 Animal Ocean DeRidder, Louisiana Emily spends lots of time in the hospital, so the art projects help her to feel better. Dontrell Mills, age 7 Silly Guitar Houston, Texas Giovanni Mireles, age 5 Señor Piña Beaumont, Texas Sarah Morales, age 13 Pink McAllen, Texas Macarena Moreno, age 12 Color Splash Houston, Texas
Alejandro Mendoza, age 4 Spiderman Crosby, Texas I am fighting like a super hero.
Pedro Moreno, age 7 Snakes in My Yard Brownsville, Texas The snakes are eating apples.
Christian Mendoza, age 7 The Cowboy that Wants to See the Stars and the Sunrise Crosby, Texas Christian is a person with so much strength, and who believes there is a bright tomorrow. He wants to keep going and will not give up.
Roberto Moreno, age 9 My House Lima, Peru He loves his animals, the farm and to work with his dad.
Nathalie Mendoza, age 8 Estella Houston, Texas Estella is happy and laughing because we make her smile.
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Nick Mota, age 14 Jose Alvin, Texas
Making A Mark Artists Leeme Motlogelwa, age 7 Tree Gaborone, Botswana Drawing helps keep Leeme busy and distracted. He likes to focus 100% and prefers to shut out all other distractions while he is drawing. He turns his back to the room, sits on the edge of the bed, and is absorbed in his drawing. It’s a peaceful and quiet place for him, and that’s where he prefers to be. Moakuf Motlogelwa, age 10 Things that I Like Takatokwane Kweneug, Botswana He enjoys drawing as it helps keep his mind occupied and busy. He draws things he loves and make him feel happy, like home, Dad, Mom, cars. But he draws in short spurts as it also makes him tired. Mapepu Muambo, age 2 Mapepu Maun, Botswana Mapepu likes writing and drawing. It helps to relax her and take her mind off of the treatment. She is so proud and happy when her drawings are completed. Deryn Muñiz, age 9 Minecraft Game McAllen, Texas I like Minecraft because it’s a cool game to me. Chastity Newsome, age 9 Family Missouri City, Texas I made this drawing because I want to tell people that when I’m with my family, I’m happy. Maria Nutankavav, age 17 Pony (embroidery) Moscow, Russia Cameron Oceguera, age 10 Summer Time Bridge City, Texas This is Cameron’s way of showing that summer is her brother’s favorite season. He loves being outside and he loves puppies. Her brother is diagnosed with leukemia.
Maria Fernanda Pacheco, age 5 The Duck Lima, Peru When she comes to the hospital she plays, paints and draws to forget she is sick. Brandon Palomino Huaroto, age 14 The Fox Lima, Peru I like drawing and painting. I can do everything! Kyle Partee, age 7 Bunny Shadow Humble, Texas Sarah Perez, age 6 Happy Flowers Cypress, Texas I’ve seen a flower like this growing at my house. Estefania Perez, age 11 I Love Nature Donna, Texas I love nature because the air is fresh and the trees help the earth. Noeli Perez, age 9 The Lilys of My Town Lima, Peru In my town there are many colors of lilies. Rafael Perez, age 6 Maldad Futbolistica Houston, Texas Samantha Mae Perez, age 13 ITP Angel Lyford, Texas I have a blood disease called ITP, and soon an angel will cure my blood. Levonna Perry, age 4 Levonna & Mommy Houston, Texas This is a picture of me and my mommy. I feel very lucky to have my family.
Amelia Ortiz, age 8 I Love the Park Brownsville, Texas
Bety Ruth Pisango, age 9 Tarapoto Lima, Peru Tarapoto is a country in Peru. She (Bety Ruth) missed her town and playing with her brothers in the Mayo River.
Lexla Ortiz, age 7 Colorful Brownsville, Texas
Sarah Popoole, age 8 Spirit Houston, Texas
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Making A Mark Artists Gavin Rhys Pressley, age 8 Fred the Flower Rosenberg, Texas Omar Ramirez, age 18 Life Rio Grande City, Texas Hannah Ramirez, age 5 Sunny Day Mercedes, Texas It is called “Sunny Day” because it has all the pretty flowers, clouds, and sun of a good sunny day. Luke Ramirez, age 3 Dinosaurs Forest Mercedes, Texas I made a picture of different dinosaurs. A T-rex, a triceratops, who has three horns, and a stegosaurus, who has plates on his back. Sophia Ramirez, age 10 Neon Eye Katy, Texas Javon Reed, age 12 Alien Houston, Texas
Charmaine Rideaux, age 11 Diamond Houston, Texas I named it “Diamond” because it’s shiny and pretty. Joscelyn Rideaux, age 12 Summer Flower Houston, Texas With thumb prints, I made a butterfly who is having fun in the sun and is eating ice cream. Looking at this butterfly makes me happy. Jennefer Robiedo Class, age 9 Jenny Rivera Houston, Texas I painted a rainbow because when I see all those colors together it makes me feel happy! Wyatt Robins, age 5 Lady Bas Houston, Texas I named it “Lady Bas” because the basilisk lizard can also walk on water. Genissis Robledo, age 6 Safari Channelview, Texas
Manuel Reguera, age 6 Flag Houston, Texas
Yaretxy Robledo, age 7 Safari Channelview, Texas I like this picture because it has my favorite animals in it.
Jovita Reguera, age 11 Strawberry Houston, Texas I like strawberries.
Desiderio Robles, age 6 Happy Kitty Brownsville, Texas My kitty is playing outside.
Mia Reyes, age 4 Happy Mia Jasper, Texas
Alesha Marie Rodriguez, age 9 Fairy Magic Pharr, Texas Fairies were with me when I was sick. They made me feel happy and get well. The evil fairy made me feel bad.
Orlando Reyes, age 11 Rain Storm Houston, Texas Adam Reyna, age 8 My Colorful World Alamo, Texas Angelica Ricks, age 11 The Unknown Palace Houston, Texas It’s my dream palace.
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Alexkzy Alana Rodriguez, age 13 Floral Sunshine Houston, Texas Andrea Rodriguez, age 12 Hope and Trust Katy, Texas Ashley Rodriguez, age 15 Mi Amor por la Musica Houston, Texas Music is important to me. It makes me happy.
Making A Mark Artists Audrey Rodriguez, age 8 Sister Support Rio Grande City, Texas I support my sister because she has cancer and I love her very much. Christian Rodriguez, age 11 A Colorful Map Silsbee, Texas I made this with marbles. It looks like lots of roads. Jesnia Rodriguez, age 9 Untitled Houston, Texas Jesse Jame Rodriguez, age 4 My Mommy Pharr, Texas Max Maicon Rojas, age 3 Cars Mission, Texas My son loves cars. Nilder Rosas Cajas, age 6 Me and My Sheep Lima, Peru He loves the field and his animals. We hope we return soon to our town. Matthew Ruiz, age 7 A New World Through Minecraft Brownsville, Texas I have created a world based on the Minecraft video game in which a new world is created. In this world, no children suffer from any type of blood disorder or sickness. Ruby Ruiz, age 6 Untitled Houston, Texas Luke Saenz, age 2 Untitled McAllen, Texas Anastasia Samoilova, age 13 Fairy of Happiness Moscow, Russia Enedina Vera Sanchez, age 11 Dwizzle Edinburg, Texas This is the first time I’ve painted with my left hand. It was fun to make a design that I call “Dwizzle.”
Juan Santiago, age 8 Little Things I Find (Four Photos in One) Houston, Texas I have a good day when I take pictures at the hospital. My favorite photo is the one of the water after it rained. Ashley Saquic, age 12 Silent Dawn Houston, Texas Marvin Saquic, age 11 Box Bunny and His Son Houston, Texas Victoria Savenkova, age 7 Autumn Moscow, Russia Kamryn Schumann, age 7 Flying Unicorn Humble, Texas Cancer makes me sad. I do not like to have shots! Ayleene Segura, age 3 The Flying Cat Houston, Texas Onale Thata Seomeng, age 12 Land Thagala Village, Botswana Drawing the picture made him very happy because he remembered the land at home, which is a six hour drive from the hospital. Illana Alexa Serna, age 6 My Brother & Me Donna, Texas Marcos Isahi Serna, age 4 The Face Donna, Texas Brian Shaw, age 6 We are the Planets Houston, Texas Yadira Sierra, age 8 Butterfly Flower Houston, Texas Adajisha Smith, age 9 Healing Blossoming Flower Houston, Texas Devyn Smith, age 3 Princess Devyn Houston, Texas
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Making A Mark Artists Brooke Surgers, age 2 Nuggets and French Fries Montgomery, Texas
Dalayzia Treadway, age 7 Cutie Pie Houston, Texas
Oluwatobi Taiwo, age 16 Colors Houston, Texas
Minnie Trevono, age 9 Me and My Dad Harlingen, Texas
Francisco Tejada, age 9 Me and My Friend Playing Football Mission, Texas
Irene Tristan, age 9 Crazy Flowers Houston, Texas
Priscilla Tejada, age 12 My Vacation Mission, Texas It’s fun going to the beach and watching the dolphins. I want to go back when my sister gets better.
Alexander Tsapko, age 6 International Peace! Mup! Moscow, Russia
Victoria Tejada, age 5 My Happy House Mission, Texas Luke Thomas, age 7 Flower in the Rain Sugar Land, Texas Drawing and coloring makes me happy. Luke Thomas, age 7 Flowers in the Rain Sugar Land, Texas Drawing and coloring makes me happy. Calvin Tlhose, age 17 Life in Botswana: Traditional Items Used at Home Letlhakena, Botswana Cancer has affected me negatively. I used to attend PE class at school, and I played basketball for the school team until last year. Cancer has made it really difficult for me to meet with my study group on the weekend at the library or school due to a lack of transport and mobility. Maggie Torres, age 15 Island Conroe, Texas This is a lone palm tree on an island, which is how I feel sometimes. Painting this palm tree helped me have some fun while passing time in the Infusion Center. Priscilla Torres, age 12 Pretty Flower Houston, Texas I named my art “Pretty Flower” because it’s pretty and it’s a flower.
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Jenny Valderrama, age 8 Spring Season at Trujillo Lima, Peru She is recently diagnosed and we are so sad as parents, but she comes to the hospital happy and enjoys painting. Julia Valdivieso, age 11 Receiving My Chemo Lima, Peru She is from the jungle and stays in the hospital without her parents. She is living in a shelter and making a lot of new friends. Jose Vargas, age 7 Rock Star Turtle Houston, Texas Elisset Vasquez, age 11 My Cat Cypress, Texas Maria Vasquez, age 5 Pink Flower La Porte, Texas Marissa Vasquez, age 3 Marissa’s Flower La Porte, Texas Carina Irene Vasquez, age 11 Day at the Zoo Pharr, Texas Taylor Vaughn, age 6 The Dinosaur and the Sun Houston, Texas My brother has cancer, and I’m really proud of him because he doesn’t cry. Enrique Vidal, age 6 My Thingy Majigy Pasadena, Texas
Making A Mark Artists Aaylin Villanueva, age 7 Best Flower Houston, Texas Aliyha Villanueva, age 12 Mom Houston, Texas I drew Mom because I really love her, and I did a panda because that is my best animal. Paula Villanueva, age 13 Summertime Houston, Texas Valentina Villanueva, age 9 Happy Day! Brownsville, Texas I rang the bell today, so it is a very happy day. Jerry Villegas, age 6 Summer Donna, Texas Jesus Villegas Jr., age 9 The Bumble Bee Truck Donna, Texas I like trucks that go fast, especially when I leave the hospital. The ambulance takes me fast to the hospital, but the bumble bee truck will go even faster when I leave.
Tayden Ybarra, age 6 Flower Masterpiece Katy, Texas Flowers give me hope. I love flowers and love giving them to doctors. I may have brain cancer, but brain cancer doesn’t have me. Flowers grow and we are going to see the garden grow by getting through this. Nora Yordanyan, age 18 Untitled Russia Timur Zairbekov, age 18 Untitled Moscow, Russia Alyssa Nevaeh Zuniga, age 6 The Beautiful Butterfly Edinburg, Texas A mommy and a daughter find a butterfly. Jose Zuniga, age 9 Night Creepers Houston, Texas Stephany Zuniga, age 14 Love Birds Houston, Texas
Mirey Villegos, age 4 The Owl Donna, Texas Keondre Viser, age 12 Hope Katy, Texas Issel Vizcaya, age 5 Issel Houston, Texas This is how I express myself. Blake Williamson, age 7 Spider in Venoms Web & Jungle Night Down Kingwood, Texas Green: Orange looks like a jungle with special trees and orange is the sun going down. This one is more special than the others. Purple: Orange is Spiderman and venoms web. Tristran Woodward, age 4 Untitled Willis, Texas When I am coloring I feel free from treatment & pokes. I feel like I am away from the world when I color.
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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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Postcards From The Road One of the most powerful parts of the Making A Mark project is the ability of these young artists to reach far beyond the realities of their treatment and touch people worldwide. The Periwinkle Foundation’s Postcards From the Road program allows people who view the art from the traveling exhibit and to write a postcard to the artist. The Periwinkle Foundation will mail the postcard to the artist to share with them the well-wishes and inspirational words their art inspires. To date, The Periwinkle Foundation has received over 30,000 Postcards From The Road and we want to set new records! Write a postcard to an artist and help us reach our goal of 10,000 postcards this year!
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Making A Mark 2014 - 2015 Touring Schedule Each year a portion of the Making A Mark exhibit travels to other venues. The schedule for the upcoming year includes the following venues: September 2014 Long-Term Installation Terminal A George Bush Intercontinental Airport Houston, Texas September 2014 Texas Children’s Hospital Houston, Texas October, 2014 BG Group Houston, Texas December 1, 2014 – January 15, 2015 City Hall Annex Houston, Texas February 2015 Katy Visual and Performing Arts Center Heritage Bank Houston, Texas June – August 2015 William P. Hobby Airport Houston, Texas June – August, 2015 George Bush Intercontinental Airport Houston, Texas Please note, the Touring Schedule is constantly changing! We add new exhibit locations throughout the year. For up to date information, please visit: periwinklefoundation.org/art Have a suggested stop for our tour? Please contact Erin Overhouse at eoverhouse@periwinklefoundation.org or (713) 807-0191.
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