Art for Kids with Cancer

Today at Red Dot Gallery, we had a art fun day for kids with cancer and their siblings. Sponsored by aTeam Ministries, an Alabama non-profit.

aTeam Ministries is a non-profit organization focused on providing emotional, spiritual, and financial support to families going through the journey of dealing with oncology or hematology related diseases in children.








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  1. Ricki TreleavenJune 25, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Amazing art! :D Thanks for sharing these precious photos.

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2014 at 3:49 PM

    in 1992 I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. 2010 created the Greater Bakersfield Green Expo - the only Recycled Material Art Competition in California. All a child needs is creativity and household items. www.gbgreenexpo.org Today I am Keep California Beautiful Board President www.extraordinarygod.com . Just think about the amount of recyclables you have that can be used for your children - Amen!!!!

    Sincerely

    Ray Scott

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