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Cancer Patients Share Living Masterpieces Collection of Artworks...
Buffalo, NY (Vocus) December 26, 2006 -- A talented group of young cancer patients is using the power of art this holiday season to help other patients of every age and diagnosis, and research leading to future cancer cures.
The patient-artists at America's first cancer center, Roswell Park Cancer
Institute (headquartered in Buffalo, NY) recently unveiled their 17th annual
collection from The Paint Box ProjectTM--a therapeutic art program that also
converts the children's drawings into colorful cards and gifts. The gifts
including New Year's cards, year-round note cards, gourmet chocolate baskets,
tees, sweats, ornaments and fleece wear are now for sale online at www.PaintBoxProject.com or
through volunteers at 1-800-959-5931.
According to Candace Johnson, PhD, the Robert, Lew and Ann Wallace Chair for
Translational Research at Roswell Park, The Paint Box Project raises critically
needed funds for cancer research and compassionate patient care programs.
"This initiative has raised more than $6 million since its start and these
dollars make an enormous impact on our work," said Johnson. She explained
that each and every purchase from The Paint Box Project helps provide start-up
funds for innovative new research, as well as flexible funding for programs such
as patient education, transportation, lodging and psychological support.
Cancer patient Jennifer Lalley, age 20, who is in remission from non-Hodgkin's
lymphoma, knows firsthand about the need for such support. Along with the programs
funded by the card and gift sale, she credits The Paint Box Project with helping
young patients like her during their cancer battles.
"I believe that a good attitude is crucial to fighting a life-threatening
disease," said Lalley, who is now a student at Ohio State University. "This
program took my mind off of my situation and brought me joy. There are no words
to describe my gratitude for the people who have saved my life … The Paint
Box project allows us to thank the people who treated us."
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