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Hello Kids & Art Community,
As summer draws to a close, I cannot help but look back with gratitude at all of the support that we have received in the past few months. Our organization is fortunate to have had strong support from volunteers, artists, advisors, and community partners from the start. We are very lucky. What's "amaeyzing" is that in these past few months, our community has grown even larger and in so many different ways.
At UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, we have been very lucky to have had multiple companies join us for volunteer days as a team. Our friends at Adobe (pictured above), Banana Republic, Craftbox (& soon The RealReal), bring their enthusiasm and energy to spread light and joy to the families at the hospital.
Our partners at Stanford Lucile Packard Children's Hospital sought us out to host an adolescent/young adult (AYA) workshop, knowing that we would create a fun and meaningful experience for these participants. In addition, as the hospital prepares to open its new in-patient pediatric oncology unit, they have invited K&A to have a permanent art display to celebrate and honor the contributions of our organization.
Internally at K&A, we have expanded our Board. We now have a Board of seven, headed by our Founder and Board Chair, Purvi Shah. Witnessing the efforts and dedication of these individuals who generously offer their knowledge and expertise has been deeply motivating. Stay tuned for some exciting events they have in store for K&A.
I truly could go on and on about the countless ways that K&A has felt supported by our community. For now, I'll just share a heartfelt "THANK YOU". Enjoy our August newsletter, and I hope you'll join us for an event or two in the coming months.
With deep gratitude,
Suzanne Yau
Executive Director
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Evening of Art & Advocacy
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On July 25th, Board Member, Rinat Goren, hosted a "Get to know Kids & Art Foundation" evening at her home in Woodside. Our Founder, Purvi Shah, and Executive Director, Suzanne Yau, shared about the beginnings of K&A and the future of the organization. Then we engaged in a wonderful conversation with author Elisa Camahort Page, discussing Art and Advocacy, one of the topics covered in her book Road Map for Revolutionaries: Resistance, Activism, and Advocacy for All. Thank you to all who came out to learn more about K&A.
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Adolescent/Young Adult Photography Workshop at Filoli
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Recently, Kids & Art got to spend the day outside in the sunshine at our AYA photography workshop. Hosted by Filoli in Woodside, the program was lead by Bay Area photographers Nathalie Strand and Beth Cataldo. Participants learned about perspective, composition and the importance of creating with intent. The lush flower beds and ornate iron gates of the estate served as inspiration for the young photographers as they climbed on top of benches and crouched down in the dirt to get different angles for their pictures. Two hours went by in a flash, with the participants asking for more opportunities to get together to practice their art. Big thank yous to Filoli for generously offering your space, to Stanford Child Life and AYA programs for asking K&A to host the workshop, to photographers Nathalie Strand and Beth Cataldo for sharing their expertise, and to all of the participants for taking part in this lovely experience.
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Upcoming Workshops & Events
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Stanford Children's Hospital Outpatient Clinic Program
Connect with our Program Manager, Rachel Handsman, if you would like to lead an art workshop or volunteer with us at the hospital.
Click here to view photos from a recent workshop!
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UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Outpatient Clinic Program
Connect with our Program Manager, Caroline Robins, if you would like to lead an art workshop or volunteer with us at the hospital.
Click here to view photos from a recent workshop!
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Sunday, Aug 18th, 8:30am-12pm
Santana Row, San Jose
Kids & Art is hosting art activities at the Kidrageous Super Fun Run on Sunday, August 18. Come on by and get creative while supporting Jacob's Heart Children's Cancer Support Services.
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Saturday, August 24th, 2pm
Fashion Funds the Cure, Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto
Hosted by the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF), here's a chance for any pediatric oncology hero who might want to walk the runway. Please connect with NPCF staff person, Chelsea Wagner.
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Sunday, August 25th, 2-4pm
Destination Workshop at Cubberley, Palo Alto
Join us for a unique opportunity to create with artist Sahba Shere inside her studio at Cubberley Community Center. Register Here.
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Sunday, September 8th, 1-3pm
Destination Workshop at Rec Room Creative, Burlingame
Join us for a fun afternoon of art activities including pour paint canvases, Model Magic sculptures, and mask making!
Register Here.
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Amaeyzing Spirit Scholarship
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It is that time of year when we are on the search for our next "Amaeyzing Spirit Scholarship" recipient. This award recognizes one individual each year who will further the Foundation’s charitable activities by promoting artistic healing and educational resources to community members affected by childhood cancer.
If you know of a young person who is making a difference in the lives of others facing cancer, please share this opportunity.
Learn more and submit your application here.
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Save the date to join us for an evening of networking over wine and hors d'oeuvres as the Kids & Art Foundation brings together leaders in the industry for fireside chat on Technology, Research and Therapy.
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September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
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It is almost September, a time when we celebrate and honor all of the pediatric oncology heroes in our community and beyond. As we make plans for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (CCAM), we hope that you will join us in raising awareness and increasing support for families facing cancer.
Here are a few ways you can help:
- Wear a gold ribbon in September to spread awareness
- Host your own fundraiser for K&A (i.e. FB, Instagram, bake sale, etc.)
- Donate items from our Wish List
- Ask your local shops and favorite restaurants if they can host a donation box or giveback night for K&A in the month of September
Email us at art@kidsandart.org if you have more ideas to share.
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Or Donate by check to: Kids & Art Foundation, 1443 Howard Avenue, Suite 218, Burlingame CA 94010.
All donations are 100% tax deductible and our EIN is 27-1415727
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