2013 Making A Mark program

Opening ReceptionSunday, September 8, 2013

2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Co-HostsDavid G. Poplack, M.D.

DirectorTexas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers

Doug SuggittExecutive Director

The Periwinkle Foundation

The Periwinkle Foundation gratefully acknowledges the following donors for their contributions to

Making A MarkAn exhibition of art and creative writing by children touched by cancer and blood disorders at Texas

Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers

UnderwritersClayton Dabney Foundation for Kids with Cancer - Sponsor Arts in Medicine

Digital Photography ProgramHouston Junior Woman’s Club

Kiwanis Club of HoustonMary C. and David S. Wolff

Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation

In-Kind DonorsAny 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

The Periwinkle Foundation - 1

The Periwinkle Foundation presents

Making A MarkAn 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 fi rst stop on a journey traveling to venues throughout the country. We have been proud to display more than 200 entries annually since the fi rst exhibit. This year, the exhibit features over 330 pieces representing fi ve

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 fi rst learned about Making A Mark 17 years ago when I was commissioned by Texas Chil-dren’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-cre-ation 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 fi ll 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 fl ower pots as though they are blossoming and growing like human fl owers. 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

pleased to announce this year’s guest artist, Reginald Adams.

I fi rst learned about Making A Mark 17 years ago when I was commissioned by Texas Chil-

pleased to announce this year’s guest artist, Reginald Adams.

I fi rst learned about Making A Mark 17 years ago when I was commissioned by Texas Chil-


Purple Ribbon Art

Michal Brózda, age 13Give me a hug!

Warsaw, PolandWhile 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.


Mikail Alam, age 9An 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.


Purple Ribbon Art

Roderick Christian, age 9Color of HopeIowa, Texas The value of life is priceless.

Sadie Coogler, age 8Leaping DeerMagnolia, Texas


Purple Ribbon Art

Helen Dai, age 11Summer Blooms

Stillwater, Oklahoma I hope other children’s lives bloom with the fl ower.

Sophia de la Garza, age 13The Cancer is Like a Sun Setting Away

McAllen, Texas The fi rst time I came to Texas Children’s I came

by airplane. It was my fi rst 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.


Purple Ribbon Art

Angel Rose Diaz, age 5Happy Time

Spring, TexasLife with cancer (leukemia ALL) is very hard and sometimes painful. With great nurses, doctors,

and parents I will fi ght through it to beat it! One day at a time with J.C.

Silvio Huaman Delgado, age 5The NestLima, PeruI would like him to get well soon and be happy. He looks very sad at the hospital.


Purple Ribbon Art

Piotr Doroba, age 8Dream at the Hospital

Warsaw, PolandThese are Peter’s dreams during the hospital stay.

Vinicius Cavalcante dos Santos, age 15

Jack FrostSao Paulo, Brazil


Purple Ribbon Art

Melany Elizondo, age 9Rainbow DesignsEdinburg, Texas

Lauren Foreman, age 11Dreams Come TrueCypress, 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.


Purple Ribbon Art

Natalie Fraker, age 6Talking with My HandsHouston, Texas When I lost my voive due to com-plications 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!!!

Ashley Fraker, age 4Ashley and the Dandelion

Houston, Texas Have you ever made a wish on a

dandelion? I have…I 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.


Purple Ribbon Art

Jaimie Fredricks, age 7Butterfl y in the StarsKaty, Texas

Estela Gomez, age 12HopeBrookshire, TexasI like to paint during my treatment as the time passes, and it distracts me. It makes me less nervous.

Carmen Gonzales, age 12Colorful FlowersHouston, TexasI like fl owers and when I see them it makes me happy so I think the” color-ful fl ower” is a good thing for me.


Purple Ribbon Art

Katie Impelman, age 11Hawaiian Flower

Houston, TexasThere is always beauty. Even in hard and sad

times and places. Sometimes, the most beautiful things are natural!

Ian Logue, age 2Field of Flowers

Sugar Land, Texas

Kriti Marasini, age 5Colorful

Houston, Texas


Purple Ribbon Art

Hannah Merrel, age 4RapunzelLufkin, Texas

Jhair Munoz, age 12Marvelous QuetzalCalidonia, PanamaI 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 diffi cult surgery, 9 episodes of chemo, and radiotherapy. The quetzal symbolizes my will to live.

Brian Shaw, age 5Cybertron

Houston, Texas


Purple Ribbon Art

Zhasia Taylor, age 7Untitled

Houston, TexasI love to color and draw. My brother Zarious also

loves art. It gives us some-thing to be proud of.

Isiah E. Trujillo, age 6Simply Me

Houston, Texas


Purple Ribbon Art

Faris Virani, age 7Simply 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 13Trust the Journey - Step by Step!Houston, Texas


Purple Ribbon Art

Bethany WinesSeptember 9, 2000 – February 27, 2013

Lost in the Sunfl owersLake Jackson, Texas

Reagan Whatley, age 9I’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!”


Making A Mark ArtistsDannyson Arrey, age 10Black-Armed DragonHouston, Texas This yellow dragon has horns and claws dipped in poison and one black arm.

Folasade Asoro, age 10UntitledHumble, Texas

Jannyli Auelino Pinto, age 10Happy TeddyS. Paulo, Brazil

Deja Ayre, age 5Happy HeartsGlidden, 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 8Joyful HeartBeach City, Texas

Ashley Barba, age 11Colorful HeartBeach City, Texas

Abigail Barba, age 4Abigail’s ArtBeach City, Texas

Krysia Barnes, age 28Popsicle PuzzleConroe, Texas

Kristina Barrett, age 11FloraKingwood, Texas This picture shows life and hope and sunshine.

Anthony Barrientos, age 8TurboHouston, Texas

Jaffet Bethancourt, age 7Harpy EagleCalidonia, PanamaI have drawn the national symbol of Panama, the Harpy Eagle.

Sai Bhakta, age 6Palace InnPasadena, Texas Stay focused on love and beauty and everything else will be alright!

Ashlyn Bishop, age 11The Rainbow HeartCove, Texas

Eve Brogger, age 8Blue Bird GuardianVictoria, 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 fi rst 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.

Jordan Adams, age 13Glowing AuraHumble, Texas

Sara Agrawal, age 7Circles in SpaceCypress, Texas

Emily Albright, age 10Rainbow PigsPort Arthur, Texas I love pigs so much!

Keith Jr Allen, age 11UntitledCrockett, Texas

Ahmed AlMansouri, age 8Colourful Hand PrintHouston, Texas

Faliva AlMansouri, age 9PinkyHouston, Texas This was my fi rst time weaving.

Nathaly Alvarado, age 16Self PortraitHouston, Texas This piece reminds me of when I had my hair, and I really miss my hair.

Alexis Amaro, age 8My FamilyBrownsville, Texas

Caleb Amburn, age 11Pot O’ RosesNewton, Texas

Maria Anarade, age 11Frizzy GirlHouston, Texas

Luis Angel, age 10UntitledBrownsville, Texas

Maverik Araúz, age 11Chiriquí LandscapeCalidonia, PanamaI was born in Bugaba, Chiriqui in Panama. I love my homeland.

Sofi a Arguedas, age 4I Like Ice CreamLima, PeruI enjoy eating ice cream.

Andrea J. Arias, age 11The ParadiseHouston, Texas

Sebastian Arredondo, age 7SebastianatorAlvin, TexasI 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.

Smithson Arrey, age 12Journey to SpaceHouston, TexasThere is so much to explore and discover about space.


Making A Mark ArtistsMason Brooks, age 10Toby the RobotYoungsville, Louisiana

JaKayla Gabriel Brown, age 9UntitledJasper, Texas When people look at Hello Kitty, they give her such a big smile. I had fun drawing Hello Kitty.

Avery Burton, age 9AdvancementHouston, 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 13Unifi ed StructureHouston, 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 15EstheticianHouston, 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 8LeavesLeague City, Texas

Elizabeth Callisaya, age 5My Happy HouseLima, PeruI like to study and paint. I want to be a doctor.

Yessenia Camacho, age 9The Angry BirdLouise, Texas

Jennifer Camacho, age 9The Cool ShoesLouise, Texas

Steven Campos, age 2MichaelHouston, 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 7GabrielHouston, TexasI like to touch the sheep because they are soft. I like doing art in the hospital because I can be creative.

Adrian Campos, age 7My Father’s CarLima, PeruI am very happy and enjoy playing with cars.

Paola Carneiro Bezerra dos Santos, age 12AnnaS. Paulo, Brazil

Dayana Carrasco, age 5Flying My KiteLima, Peru

Mya Cartwright, age 6KianaHouston, Texas

Erica Cedillo Splash of ColorsHouston, Texas

Brando Chavarria, age 9Dragon BallLima, PeruI like to draw, sing, and be happy. With my sickness I look sad and thoughful.

Alexis Chavez, age 5Sunny DayRichmond, Texas Drawing and coloring helps me get through the long waits at the hospital.

Dylan Chuna, age 4The PlaneLima, PeruI have a twin with autism syndrome. Our mom is a big support for us.

Gabriela A. Coarza, age 6Springtime ColorsBaytown, Texas

Dayanara Coronel, age 9PinkyHouston, TexasWhen 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 8LoveMission, Texas

Elijah Cortez, age 3DinoSan Benito, Texas

Alexa Cortez, age 7AlienSan Benito, Texas

Laura Cowling, age 18With These HandsHouston, TexasAfter 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 11Night FlowersConroe, Texas

Hayley Crawford, age 8CreationHouston, TexasI come with my cousin to keep her company while she has treatments and tests. I enjoy sitting and helping my cousin do artwork.


Making A Mark ArtistsRuth del Carmen Muñoz, age 2The SunCalidonia, PanamaThe sun is born because I mixed the paint on my painting.

Raul Dias de Lima, age 5SoccerSao Paulo, BrazilRaul is a very happy boy, and always has a smile on his face.

Jonatan Diaz, age 7HoustonHouston, TexasI like it because they are awesome things.

Hilda Diaz, age 9Houston City SunsetHouston, Texas

Juan Diego Hernandez, age 4UntitledHouston, Texas

Leticia Stefane do Nascimento, age 12Returning HomeSao Paulo, BrazilI 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 6A Lot of HeartsHouston, TexasI love rainbows so I put a lot of colors on my paper.

Victoria Dones, age 12BloomHarlingen, Texas

Angel Douget, age 7Angel of LoveBeaumont, TexasI know that Chemo is making me feel better, but I miss my school friends.

Chloe Ducksworth, age 9Chloe’s GardenHouston, TexasMy garden has sunfl owers, and summer is more fun with sunfl owers.

Addison Duckworth, age 7Addison’s ArtworkJasper, Texas

Alden Duncan, age 8Mr WigglesPorter, TexasHe’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 4Colors and CirclesOrange, Texas

Raelyn Cutbirth, age 2UntitledTomball, TexasI have been an incredibly happy child throughout treatment. This painting is a refl ection of that.

Ester Gabrielly Nascimento da Silva Costa, age 4Green and Red BallsSao Paulo, BrazilWhen 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.

Chance Davidson, age 13Robo KingPearland, Texas I made this photo collage with pictures I took in the hospital room while going through treatment.

Jeiel Moody de Carvalho Nepomuceno, age 14Island of the RapariansSao Paulo, BrazilThank you for taking part in this work. We have been in this fi ght 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 5My ImaginationHumble, Texas

Maria Veronica de Lira, age 14Happiness in the FieldsSao Paulo, BrazilVeronica is 14 years old. She is a very creative and friendly young lady.

Lucio Bonges Jr de Oliveira, age 8The Cross of GodSao Paulo, BrazilI can testify that after all of this, one has a special love for life and for God.

Heloisa Santos de Paula, age 4The PartySao Paulo, BrazilThis drawing was based on her fi fth 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 5Car and DollSao Paulo, BrazilMatheus 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 2Playing in the ParkSao Paulo, BrazilThis 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 15Sunny DayLufkin, Texas


Making A Mark ArtistsCorby DuVall, age 11Natue in my eyesLufkin, TexasThe butterfl y and fl ower represent the hope Dr. Mc-Clain will fi nd a cure to Mistiocytosis (LCH).

Musette Dybala, age 11My Thumbprint ZooNew Caney, Texas

Dominic Dybala, age 14Thumbprints or Just a Little SomethingNew Caney, Texas

Briana Elizondo, age 5Pretty RocksEdinburg, Texas

Sterling Ellis, age 20Big Dreams of HoustonKaty, Texas This Piece embodies my group of friends, Big Dreams. We work hard and play harder.

Leila English, age 4RobotHouston, Texas

Faith Nicole Farquer, age 9Fabulous FlowersSpring, Texas Everything is possible if you stop and smell the fl owers!

Gabriel Ferrera da Silva, age 13My Day-to-DayS. Paulo, Brazil

Makayla Fillmone, age 13Textured Flower SceneHouston, Texas

Maria Guadalupe Flores, age 5RainbowEdinburg, Texas

Kevin Flores, age 6Horse in the SunshineHouston, Texas

Alicia Troque Fonseca, age 7Tree of LifeSao Paulo, BrazilI like to pass my time in the hospital painting and drawing.

Charlysia Ford, age 10Red, White, and BlueHouston, Texas

Zachary Foreman, age 7Jelly the MonsterCypress, 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 fi ght.

Tatyana Franklin, age 6Fuzzy FishJasper, Texas

Emily Freeman, age 17Le Petit JardinHouston, Texas Emily has always eenjoyed fl owers, but since a cancer diagnosis, she is especially enthralled by their simplis-tic 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 10JunglePasadena, TexasThe people imagine they are in a jungle, swinging on a vine and sliding on the rainbow. Weee!

Callie Beth Fuselier, age 7Man on The BeachDanbury, Texas

George Gadelseed, age 7My Golden FishHouston, Texas

Jamiah Gage, age 9The Best Friends ForeverPalestine, Texas

Alondra Garcia, age 10Beautiful DayHouston, Texas

Lyzette Garza, age 6Minnie the BumblebeeHouston, TexasI like to do bumblebees and rainbows at Texas Children’s.

Ainsley Garza, age 11Colored RainPearland, TexasIt looks like rain, but not rain and it’s different colors.

Luis Garza, age 8Family of LovelinessMcAllen, TexasI love my family 100%. We come to fi ght the cancer at Texas Children’s Hospital.

De’asha Gause, age 13HeartsDallas, Texas

Olivia Gerhart, age 2UntitledCrosby, Texas

Emmanuel Gloria, age 8El Trueno (The Lightening)Katy, Texas

Aidee Gloria, age 11Bug TunnelKaty, Texas

Emma Gomez, age 2Big Blue WorldEdinburg, Texas Artwork frees her mind a bit from the constant hard-ship of having to live in a hospital. It reminds her that she’s still a child.


Making A Mark ArtistsAna Belen Gutierrez, age 7My Paint BoxLima, PeruI like painting and reading story books while receiving my chemo.

Gene Gutierrez III, age 3My World at NightEl Paso, Texas This was Gene’s fi rst experience with watercolors. He had a huge smile and continued to draw and paint.

Clarissa Guzman, age 8UntitledBrownsville, Texas

Elizabeth Guzman, age 15Beauty of NatureHouston, Texas My friend passed away at the age of 12 on Christmas Day. She loved fl owers 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 12Different KindHouston, TexasI drew different kinds because I was inspired by the kids with cancer here at Texas Children’s.

Hayden Hanna, age 7Evil Metal LeafSpring, TexasFor 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 6Family Basketball GameEdinburg, Texas

Jadajiah Hernandez, age 10Fun Art WorldConroe, Texas Jakiera Hernandez, age 9Shapes and ColorsConroe, Texas

Clarissa Hernandez, age 9Butterfl y in ParadiseHouston, Texas Butterfl ies are pretty. I like to see and draw their patterns. Butterfl ies are mysterious and colorful. I like them because they have fabulous wings.

Juan Jose Hernandez, age 9MustangBrownsville, Texas

Eleazar Hernández, age 8Medicina 4Calidonia, PanamaI love to express myself through art. I like painting art while I stay in the ward of Medicina 4.

Kate Hickford, age 11Out in the OceanHouston, Texas

Emma Hickford, age 11Flower PotHouston, Texas

Mark Anthony Gomez, age 9Art of Camoufl ageMission Hidalgo, Texas

Edith Gonzales, age 5Little Ducks SwimmingLima, PeruI enjoy playing with the animals. We have hens, ducks, etc.

Arizai Gonzales, age 14Origami SwanHouston, TexasWhile 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 9RacecarHouston, Texas

Ada Granados, age 11Rainbow SquaresHouston, TexasArt shows make me happy.

Daniel Greene, age 13The CrossFresno, TexasDrawing comforts me and puts my mind at ease.

Julio Guerra, age 11The JungleLima, PeruThere are many animals in my town. I am missing my house there.

Ricardo Guerrero, age 4ColorsBrownsville, Texas

Eric Guevara, age 7Ice Cream ConesBrazoria, Texas

Holly Guillory, age 6HorseKaty, TexasThe art work helps me forget even for a few minutes the pain she is going through.

Luciana Guio, age 12UntitledKaty, Texas This drawing refl ects 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 10The Special FlowerHouston, TexasIt’s kind of like the bluebonnet (State Flower), but I added more detail and made it pink.

Enrique Gutierrez, age 4SolBrownsville, TexasI like to play in the sun, but I can’t wait until I get well.

Serrando Gutierrez, age 8My Monkey and MeBrownsville, Texas


Making A Mark ArtistsYlise Ianna Hinojosa, age 11The Red RoseHouston, TexasI didn’t feel well when my sister was diagnosed with a blood disorder, but a month later she felt better.

Joseph Hinojosa, age 10WWE!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 9Ironman and the HulkFriendswood, TexasI am a superhero fi ghting cancer.

Keiarrie Horton, age 12Underground SurviveJasper, TexasI enjoy doing Making A Mark. It inspires people to do what they love.

Roy Huarhua, age 4Wooden HouseLima, PeruI am a nice boy. I like to paint and play.

Richard Huari, age 10CuzcoLima, PeruWe live very far away from the hospital. I arrive tired.

Hayden Hughes, age 10The Slug and the Snake RaceThe Woodlands, Texas

Derrek Hurtado, age 9UntitledEdinburg, TexasMy sister and I are going in the hot air balloon when she feels better.

Ana Hurtado, age 12Hanging OutEdinburg, Texas

Christopher Ibarra, age 5RedCleveland, Texas

Ikanke Itina, age 6UntitledHouston, Texas

Uyaiabasi Itina, age 4UntitledHouston, Texas

Marcia Izquiredo, age 14My ScooterLima, PeruMy favorite toy.

Reagan Jackson, age 4Reagan, Rachel, & ShannonHouston, TexasI like it because I love it very much!

Cameron JamesNovember 1, 1996 – September 29, 2005Houston, TexasCameron’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 fi nally to dark curly hair. He actually liked his chang-ing hair styles, and of course, we loved him no matter what he looked like!

Simran Jatar, age 15Live Life in Color (A Tribute to Crystal Garza)Houston, Texas

Jorge Jimenez, age 9ChanchamayoLima, PeruI live very happy in my house. I like to play with toys.

Allinson Jiménez, age 7I See Hearts in the SkyCalidonia, PanamaSeeing the sky depends on using your imagination.

Laila Johnson, age 5Flying LoveHouston, Texas I drew things that were fl ying with love and beauty.

Jeremiah Johnson, age 10BaseballPearland, TexasBaseball is my favorite sport. I like the way my artwork was made. When I play baseball, I feel comfortable!

Cierra Jones, age 9Butterfl ies & SunshineRichmond, Texas A butterfl y goes through changes just as a butterfl y does. No matter what stage, you are still beautiful and strong.

Jasmine Jordan, age 8UntitledHouston, TexasArt has been fun to me. I had cancer before, but it went away. I hope it never comes back.

Rorie Joslin, age 3FlowersLeague City, TexasArt gives me a small vacation from thinking about my cancer.

Francisco Juarez, age 7Un Dia FelizHouston, TexasMy activity is going to the park and fl ying a kite. I feel very, very happy.

Julia Król, age 8Me at the HospitalWarsaw, PolandA) 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.


Making A Mark ArtistsChibueze Madugba, age 9The CityHouston, Texas

Chiedozie Madugba, age 4The FlowerHouston, Texas

Evani Marin, age 8RobeyCypress, Texas

Martin Martinez, age 8Martin’s Heart CameraHouston, TexasI love the camera because I want to take a picture of my friends.

Amya Martinez, age 11UntitledHouston, Texas

Leidy Dianey Martinez, age 8Mi CorazónPharr, TexasMy heart is free - not sick anymore.

Angela Paola Martinez, age 4RainbowMission, TexasI want to go outside and play under the rainbow.

Rosa Martinez, age 13AndahuaylasLima, PeruThis is my town. I like the Condor and the mountains. I love Peru.

Victoria Grace Martinez, age 6Feeling the WindMcAllen, TexasI like the wind because it feels fresh.

Mark Martinez II, age 9UntitledSan Antonio, Texas

Christopher Maxwell, age 6Joyful FlowersHighlands, TexasI was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in April 2007 and had surgery at 6 months old. I am joyful, energet-ic, loving, and caring. I want to be a doctor and help people when I grow up. I am a survivor!

Olivia McClain, age 7UntitledRosenberg, Texas

Renauta McClay, age 10The Bird FamilyHouston, 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 7Lily PadHouston, Texas

Jon McClay Jr., age 4ElephantHouston, Texas

Jaeden Kuck, age 8PeterSplendora, Texas

Brenda Lara, age 4Flowers are GorgeousBryan, Texas This was fun!

Dominika Lech, age 7Christmas Eve at the PresidentWarsaw, PolandThis 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 13SupermanHumble, Texas It’s created with Superman, a cool fi ctional superhero!

Savanna Lenardson, age 7Tory the DogSugar Land, Texas It is a Dalmatian, and it was just born.

Nicole Lobaton, age 4Huancayo CityLima, PeruMy daughter is very brave. I am trying to make her live happy.

Madeline Lopez, age 5Maddie’s ArtHouston, TexasThis piece is an accurate refl ection of myself- colorful and eccentric.

Kayla Lopez, age 9Rainbow FlowersHouston, TexasI colored them purple and blue because those are two of my favorite colors. The hearts show that I love fl owers.

Bernie Lopez, age 11Angel PuppyHouston, TexasI named it angel puppy because it helps with service and plays with kids. It’s a really special dog to people.

Jeremy Luna, age 6My HouseLima, PeruI enjoy playing football a lot.

Sammy Lusignan, age 12The Soulful Butterfl yAlvin, Texas I think unpredictable says it all.

Malia Macias, age 2Watercolor PaintingHouston, TexasMalia was diagnosed with bi-lateral retinoblastoma at a year old. It has been a long six months of chemo-therapy but the art program at Texas Children’s has been a wonderful distraction. Everytime we have an appointment, it is the fi st thing she looks for.


Making A Mark ArtistsSamantha McGarity, age 11Feel BetterHarlingen, Texas

Hillary Medrano, age 11Warm and Cool ColorsHouston, Texas This art piece is a very peacful and it calms me down.

Afi fa Memon, age 11Purple MeHouston, TexasI have fun doing art in the hospital. My favorite part of this piece is that it is of me.

Samaria Michael, age 8My LoveBeaumont, Texas The colors show love to me. Butterfl ies show freedom to me.

Zachary Mills, age 15Standing Tall with My DogCleveland, TexasI’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 9Lightning SpeedHouston, TexasI like art because you can capture pictures that are wonderful to see in nature.

Xenia Morales, age 9MeCalidonia, PanamaI have never taken painting classes and cannot read or write. My teacher helped me paint a picture of myself.

Lorenzo Moreno, age 8Paco in his cageHumble, TexasThis is for my sister with cancer. She is as beautiful as this bird.

Alexandrea Morris, age 11The Time of BabiesSplendora, Texas

Aniyah Morris, age 11Warm and Cool FinchKingwood, 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 7The Horse and the FlowerHouston, TexasThe horse is smelling the fl ower. The horse is at the farm. His name is Mike.

Elizabeth Moyaho, age 8Big HorseHouston, TexasI draw my horse in the forest because I love animals.

Brenda Munguia, age 12Twin StarsOrange, Texas

Nathan Muniz, age 7Pretty BouquetLaredo, Texas

D’asia Neloms, age 7Flower SmileHouston, TexasWhen I think about fl owers, I smile.

Cordon Nguyen, age 5UntitledHouston, Texas

Dale Nguyen, age 10Splash PaintHouston, Texas

Anye Niquen, age 11LandscapeLima, PeruThis experience was not easy at all. We are support-ing her and praying hard.

Carmeishia Norman, age 12Carmeishia Warm and CoolKingwood, Texas I love making art. It makes me feel real good.

Jennifer Elizabeth Oldham, age 11UntitledHouston, Texas I like drawing because it makes me feel good and doesn’t make me feel bored. I show it to my grand-ma, and she likes it, and it makes me want to make another piece.

Larissa Guerra Oliveira, age 9Little Easter BunnySao Paulo, BrazilI made this drawing because I love bunnies. In regards to my illness, I am doing well.

Ayra dos Santos Oliveira, age 5PartySao Paulo, BrazilMy daughter has leukemia. Thank God she is respond-ing well to her treatments. God is in control, directing everything and everyone, and I believe that my daugh-ter will be cured and cancer-free, as well as many of the other children being treated here. Amen.

Kaylee Michelle OvandoHappy FaceHouston, Texas

Navia Pandalla, age 8My House at AyacuchoLima, PeruI live in the Andes. I like to feed the sheep.

Macee Patrick, age 9ElizabethLaingsburg, Michigan I named my butterfl y after my friend named Elizabeth.

Mackenzie Patterson, age 8Flop’s LadybugNederland, Texas

Cameron Pegoda, age 11Freshwater SeahorseLake Jackson, Texas This seahorse was not easy to make, but came out better than expected.


Making A Mark ArtistsJohana L. Ramos Vega, age 13The Colors of LifeHouston, Texas

Luis Eduardo Rangel, age 12Welcome to JguerravilleEdinburg, Texas

Rami Razaq, age 10Joe MicMillanKaty, TexasThis 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.)

Marisa Reichstein, age 10HappinessHouston, Texas

Corina Rendon, age 10The SeaHouston, Texas

Corina Rendondelgado, age 10Crazy SeahorseHouston, TexasI like to make art

Helmer Rengifo, age 9I Live in the JungleLima, PeruMy sickness changed my life. I try to be strong. I have the support of all my family, specially my mother.

Lainey Revitzer, age 4AmericaLuther, Oklahoma This is a pile of “hill grass” and tall fl owers.

Dayana Reyes, age 5My Little Dog IsulaLima, PeruI enjoy playing my dog, Isula is my best company.

Jessica Bernice Reyna, age 13MiraclePalmview, Texas

Eliud Reyna Jr., age 11MoonsunPalmview, Texas

Gunnison Riggins, age 8Bad CatSpringdale, Arkansas

Stockton Riggins, age 9Toby the RobotSpringdale, Arkansas Josie Jisselle Rios, age 12UntitledProgreso, Texas

Sherlyn Samantha Rios, age 7RainbowProgreso, Texas

Enrique Rivera, age 8The Digital ClownCalidonia, PanamaI fi nd joy in simple things like painting with my fi nger-prints. This is how I made the clown.

Reina S. Pena, age 2UntitledHouston, Texas

Jasmine Perez, age 9Butterfl ies Love SummerHouston, Texas

Juan Perez, age 20The CardinalCalidonia, PanamaEach December, Panama is full of emigrant birds, like this cardinal.

Matthew Pettinato, age 7The Fight that got startedAustin, Texas

Aida Pino, age 13The Hen KikirikiLima, PeruI like to hear music. I also love Arroz Chaufa. I miss my town a lot.

Daniel Pinto, age 8I Wanted to Say “My Dog”Calidonia, PanamaI worked very hard on my drawing. I wanted it to be of my dog.

Betty Pizango, age 8Butterfl y and ApplesLima, PeruI love apples.

Alexis Polanco, age 22A Faithful SunshineHarlingen, TexasThe sunshine refl ects my faith in recovering from my histiocytosis. The grass refl ects the path wehre I des-perately 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 14Bobby NelsonSanta Fe, Texas You see something “new” every day. Sometimes you notice, sometimes you don’t.

Dalver Quevedo, age 12The ConstellationLima, PeruI like to see the sky and the stars at night.

Evelyn Quijano, age 6BarnyardSugar Land, Texas

Melisa Quispe, age 12My Cat DotyLima, PeruI fi nd a lot of support here in the hospital. I feel happy making artwork.

Nodi R. Rahman MoonlightKaty, Texas

Enedelia Ramirez, age 11Lion’s DenPenitas, TexasI learned how to curl the paper in class when we were curling ribbons for Valentine’s Day bags.


Making A Mark ArtistsSophia Robles, age 4UntitledConroe, Texas

Ariana Robles, age 8MoonlightConroe, TexasI named it moonlight because it is shiny and there is a lot of blue.

Damaris Robles, age 6Playing in My BackyardConroe, TexasWhen I’m in my backyard with my sister and my broth-er, we like to play tag and swing on the swings.

Daniel Robles, age 11Magnet the RobotGrand Prairie, Texas

Juan Rodriguez, age 19My Giant Eye and MouthHouston, TexasWelcome to my big mouth.

Alexa Rodriguez, age 7The Neon FlowersRichmond, 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.

Elias Rojas, age 6A Good DayPearland, Texas

Rachel Roldan, age 10The Flower of LifeLima, PeruI have a tumor in my lungs. I enjoy playing with my pet called Bo, and playing with my cousins.

José Ruiz, age 6My Home in the MountainsCalidonia, PanamaI painted my most beloved memory.

Shannon Marie Rye, age 15Wonders 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.

Lenalie Saenz, age 9UntitledRio Grande City, TexasI like rainbows and pears so I used a lot of colors.

Alexio Domenic Sanchez, age 10Our Angel in HeavenConroe, 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 3ShapesHouston, Texas

Kamryn Schumann, age 5Big ColorsHumble, TexasArt makes me feel good because I have fun.

Antonella Serna, age 10The HarvestCalidonia, PanamaI like to paint. My hobby is to push toys.

Brianna Shamer, age 8Cute FlowersRichmond, Texas

Jayda Shaw, age 8The OceanHouston, Texas

Kamryn Shropshire, age 7A GardenHarlingen, TexasI like my garden because it is pretty.

Karissa Shropshire, age 8Me and My FamilyHarlingen, Texas

Courtney Sidney, age 18Moonlight OwlsJasper, Texas

Ayana Signal, age 10UntitledJasper, 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.

Jaydah Simon, age 3Kassy the Butterfl yCenter, Texas Kassy likes fl ying in the water. She likes the water because it’s fun.

Isabella Slot, age 6Friendship is LoveCypress, Texas Friends take care of you and play with you.

Diana Alexandra Smarandanche, age 4Flower Party ShowBronx, New York It is a fl ower party because it gets to go to the art show. My colors are beautiful.

Na’lyiah Smith, age 5Pretty HeartsHouston, TexasMy 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 13My Alton Memorial SchoolAlton, TexasI’m excited to go back to school when I get well because I miss my friends.

Kaley Sosa, age 7WeavingRosenberg, Texas This was my fi rst time weaving. I liked making some-thing new out of paper.


Making A Mark ArtistsJhon Villodas, age 8Ducks in Huanuco MountainsLima, PeruI come happy because I know I can play here.

Emyla Wade, age 7The Flowers that Bloomed Millions of Years AgoKaty, Texas The fl owers are cool and warm colors.

Kyera Wells, age 5PrincessBaytown, Texas

Jeremy Wheatow, age 7UntitledSpring, Texas

Jamal Whyte, age 11Mr. MothsHouston, 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 10The Scariest Ghost in TownHouston, Texas One windy Halloween night, a ghost came to town and snuck into all of the houses and frightened every-one in them.

Isabella Wyble, age 3Happy in a MinuteNederland, TexasIsabella 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 12JungleLima, PeruI like to write poems. I want to go back to my town to eat a lot of fruit.

Ana, age 2For YouCalidonia, PanamaMy painting is a combination of turquoise and green. It has the power of the sea and the tranquility of the fi eld.

Nicolas Soto, age 11Theodore the FishSpring, Texas

Reagan Stephenson, age 6The WorldSan Angela, Texas My painting makes me happy. It has hearts, shooting stars, fl owers that can grow, Jesus and the cross, a red boat and my name.

Simone Stewart, age 5A Piece of JoyHouston, Texas

Ayden Stroud, age 5ProjectConroe, Texas

Zarian Taylor, age 11UntitledHouston, TexasI love to color and draw with my brother Zarious. It calms us and gives us something to be proud of.

Zarious Taylor, age 9UntitledHouston, TexasI 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 8Different ThingsAngleton, Texas

LaMyiah Toliver, age 4UntitledSpring, Texas

Ayleen Tovar, age 15MountainsKaty, Texas When you are in a diffi cult situation you feel that your feelings get weak, but when you fi nish you feel that you can move mountains with God.

Irene Triston, age 8Crazy FlowersHouston, Texas

Jahaira Tuncar, age 10Driving My BoatLima, PeruI enjoy swimming.

Aidan Urbach, age 7Tally the TigerHouston, Texas

Karla Vasquez, age 7Kids of the WorldLima, Peru

Zuhail Viera, age 7My Kitten BonnieLima, PeruI enjoy feeding Bonnie.

Paulina Villanueva, age 11Frizzy GirlHouston, Texas


Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology CentersThe 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 affl icted with these diseases and to develop and perfect new treatment approaches that are the result of the most extraordinary scientifi c 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 disor-ders; and to provide world-class training and education for current and future leaders in the fi eld.

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Texas Children’s HospitalTexas Children’s Hospital, a not-for-profi t 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 Excel-lence 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.

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Baylor College of MedicineBaylor 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 affi liations 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.

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The Periwinkle FoundationFounded 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 threaten-ing 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 fi lled with joy for children with can-cer and blood disorders and their siblings, ages 7 to 15. It is designed to provide a safe, emotional-ly-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 fi lled weekend, campers leave knowing they are not alone and they have what it takes to keep fi ghting 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, empower-ment 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, pre-sented 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 fi rst 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 empow-ered 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-profi t organization whose mission is dedicated exclu-sively to Texas Children’s Hospital with emphasis on Texas Children’s Cancer Center.

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Making A Mark2013-2014 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 2013Texas Children’s Hospital

Houston, Texas

November – December, 2013 Willowbrook Mall

Houston, Texas

January – February, 2014Sugar Land AirportSugar Land, Texas

March 2014Glassell SchoolHouston, Texas

April 2014Katy Visual and Performing Arts Center

West Oaks MallHouston, Texas

May 2014City Hall AnnexHouston, Texas

June – August 2014Houston Intercontinental and Hobby Airports

Houston, Texas

For updates to the touring schedule please visit www.periwinklefoundation.org/art

The Periwinkle Foundation3400 Bissonnet Street, Suite 185

Houston, Texas 77005713-807-0191

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Documents

2013 Making A Mark program