2014 Making A Mark program

Opening ReceptionSunday, September 7, 2014

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

UnderwritersAscende Foundation

The Brown FoundationClayton Dabney Foundation for Kids with Cancer -

Sponsor Arts in Medicine, Digital Photography ProgramHamill Foundation

Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable FoundationHouston Junior Woman’s Club

Spearhead Creative

In-Kind DonorsAny 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

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 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 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 – 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 fi lmmakers and artists to build art education programing around town,

including schools, community houses, and hospitals like Texas Children’s Hospital. In addi-tion, I have continued to work on my own independent fi lm 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 fi lm 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 GonzalezMedia Arts Education Manager

Aurora Picture Show


Purple Ribbon Art


Maritza Castillo, age 6Two Flowers

Houston, Texas

Bridie Dubala, age 7The Unknown OfMissouri 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 surfi ng.


Purple Ribbon Art

Ashley Fraker, age 5Colors of LoveHouston, 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!

Peter Evans, age 5Leukemia ShotsHouston, TexasI 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.


Purple Ribbon Art

Natalie Fraker, age 7Cousins in the ParkHouston, TexasThis 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 3Syringe Spin ArtPort Bolivar, Texas


Purple Ribbon Art

Olivia Grace Gerhart, age 3UntitledCrosby, Texas

Tanijah S. Gatlin, age 7Rainbow Size

Houston, Texas I just want people to think it’s cute and beautiful!


Purple Ribbon Art

Chris Gomez, age 18VisionBeasley, Texas My vision is to stay positive no matter what. Art defi nes me. It’s my problem solver.

Fatima Gonzalez, age 5Bow TreeCypress, Texas


Purple Ribbon Art

Courtney Good, age 19Strength Amongst FriendsJasper, 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.

Hannah Gonzalez, age 8Magic WorkCypress, Texas Art makes “it” all better.


Purple Ribbon Art

Holt Griffi th, age 5BearLeague City, Texas

Jared Grier, age 6Rock of HopePearland, Texas


Purple Ribbon Art

Simran Jatar, age 17Bald is BeautifulHouston, 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.

Juan Hernandez, age 22Life in a VortexHouston, Texas This is dedicated to Vanessa Sanchez, who allowed me to see light at the end of the tunnel.


Purple Ribbon Art

Matthew Lucas, age 8Steve World Hero (from Minecraft)Vinton, Louisiana The children with cancer in the world need a hero to fi ght for them.

Nevaeh Moore, age 8Nevaeh the Sickle Cell SuperheroSpring, Texas I always wish that I could just vacuum the sickle cells out of my body and it would make me all better.


Purple Ribbon Art

Jhonatan Moreno, age 6A Dog at the ParkLima, PeruHe enjoys coming to the hospital to play, paint and have fun.

Jonathan Mora, age 15Abraham CeballosMission, Texas My friend Abraham in the future.


Purple Ribbon Art

Brandi Morin, age 17The Beauty and the BeastWeslaco, Texas The “beast” is the disease we are fi ghting, 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 9The Abstract IllusionHouston, Texas


Purple Ribbon Art

Faris Virani, age 8The Win!Houston, TexasMy son’s winning attitude allowed him to “win the race of his life” by his knowing that he could and would cross the fi nish line a victor. His strength, courage, and endurance came from a place deep within him where winning was the only option.

Ayleen Tovar, age 16Fishing DayKaty, Texas It made me forget my sadness and chemo.


Purple Ribbon Art

Zoya A. Virani, age 14Learning to Dance in the RainHouston, 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 ever-brilliant light again.

Reagan Whatley, age 10Getting Back on Your FeetThe 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.


Making A Mark ArtistsSkripko Afenia, age 7UntitledMoscow, Russia

Sara Agrawal, age 8Flower Garden with BridgeCypress, Texas I painted an impressionist painting. It is a bridge with greenery, water and fl owers.

Noe Aguilar, age 11Race CarMission, Texas

Luis Miguel Ortiz Aguillón, age 8Batman and Flash - My Good FriendsBrownsville, Texas Batman and Flash will win over cancer.

Temisan Akinwande, age 4TemisanKaty, Texas

Emily Albright, age 12Squid SistersPort 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 10Angry BirdsHouston, Texas

Jhon Alejandre, age 7Hombre ArañaHouston, Texas I picked Spiderman because he is my favorite superhero.

David Alexandrov, age 9OctopusMoscow, Russia

Falwa Almansouri, age 11Bright ColorsHouston, 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 7SquaresHouston, Texas

Maysun Alsukayni, age 8MaysunHouston, Texas

Thomas A. Altamirano, age 10The Lion in the SavannahCypress, Texas

Lucia Aluarado, age 4The Flowers I SeeDickinson, Texas I like to paint.

Jose Alvarado, age 7HospitalDickinson, Texas I was painting the building (West Tower) through the window.

Jose Joaquin Alvarado, age 4My Big TrailerPharr, Texas I like trucks, trailers, and motorcycles that have BIG wheels.

Markina Amili UntitledMoscow, Russia

Diana Amonova, age 14LiliesMoscow, Russia

Sy Anderson, age 10My Horse ChicoVictoria, Texas I like riding my horse Chico with my dad and my sister on the ranch.

Mohamed AoudiUntitledHouston, Texas

Eva Alexis Appelt, age 8Dot RainbowWebster, Texas

Sadie Arredondo, age 6Self Portrait of MeSweeny, Texas

Anna Marie Arriaga, age 10Amazing Snowfl akeRosenberg, Texas

Melanie Astudillo, age 8Scavenger Hunt: View OutsideCypress, Texas

Lourdes Auccapuma, age 14A Flower, a Bird and a DogLima, PeruWe are now living in Lima for the treatment. It is not easy for her.


Making A Mark ArtistsPolite Baboneeng, age 8When it is Raining I Can Run into the HouseKasane, BotswanaShe doesn’t feel good about cancer, but she has drawn things that make her remember happy things.

David Balderrama Jr., age 3God’s SoldierEdinburg, Texas

Amantle Bantusitse, age 11Ice CreamMolapo Wabojang, BotswanaAmantle fi nds that drawing and reading help to take her mind off her condition, comfort her, and make her feel happy.

Krysia Barnes, age 29I Love HorsesConroe, Texas

Mia Barreras, age 9Pink Flower in the Morning SunMagnolia, Texas The sunrise and fl ower symbolize Asa’s new life without cancer.

Franklin Barsola Luna, age 7The WaterfallLima, PeruHe always sees the waterfall in his town. When he comes to receive his treatment, he enjoys painting.

Khandice Bean, age 7JessicaSan Augustine, Texas Jessica is a cheerleader. She cheers for the Wolves, my school mascot.

Margan Bell, age 8Heavenly FlowersHouston, Texas These fl owers grow high and strong like me.

Angelica Beltran, age 12UntitledConroe, Texas

Zenely Bernardez, age 5Rainbow/LifeHouston, 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.

Sai Bhakta, age 7Mealik the Evil “Wizrd”Pasadena, Texas

Eve Brogger, age 9Everyone’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!

Kenyata Brown, age 8Sweety PieJasper, Texas

Lane Bull, age 6Cowboy FlowersLivingston, Texas These are fl owers at my favorite restaurant, Pueblos, and I am about to eat my favorite food, enchiladas!

Leia Bull, age 9Neon RainbowLivingston, Texas This is Leia under an umbrella.

Avery Burton, age 12The Home: An Environment Offering Security and HappinessHouston, Texas Artwork is: knowledge, cool, and smooth. It helps me stay ahead and keeps me going.

Ebony Burton, age 16The OrnamentHouston, 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 14Leaves Considered as a GroupHouston, 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 17UntitledMoscow, Russia

Dayana Cabrera, age 5With My FamilyLima, PeruMy family is very close. I enjoyed playing in the park on weekends.


Making A Mark ArtistsRosa Maria Calderon, age 9My Farm at PalpaLima, PeruWe come every week for the treatment. She likes to paint.

Mya Cartwright, age 7The HeartsLufkin, Texas

Bianca Laren Castro, age 14HopeWeslaco, Texas Hope will always persevere, and things will always be better. Everyday is a new day.

Abraham Ceballos, age 11The CrossMcAllen, Texas Jesus is not dead; He’s alive.

Julian Ceniceros, age 8Ice Cold PopHouston, Texas

Alexis Chevalier, age 11UntitledHouston, Texas

Cielo Chucas Puma, age 10The NurseLima, PeruThis 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 13A Found WayDouglass, Texas I was lost, but then I was found. With love, Alyssa Coker

Zachary Cook, age 9The Lion in the SunsetSugar 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 6Small FlowersBay City, Texas I love arts and crafts. I really like to paint. I like fl owers. I make bouquets.

Debany Marie Coronado, age 6RainbowPharr, Texas

Samantha Correa, age 9My Fun DayMission, Texas I like to play at the playground.

Brookelyn Costner, age 6ElsaLaPorte, Texas My fl owers have ice powers like Elsa and that is why I named it Elsa.

Brookelyn Costner, age 7FlowerLa Porte, Texas

Laura Cowling, age 19Hearts Up!!!Houston, Texas If there is one thing that my experience with cancer has taught me, it’s that life is forever fl eeting. For that reason, we must live every second like it is our last, and make every moment count.

Freddy Cruz, age 3Colors of a CureHouston, Texas

Julio Cruz, age 12The CityPort Arthur, Texas

Genesis Cueras, age 7Hello Kitty Swan PrincessHouston, Texas Princess Hello Kitty was upset. She swam to Texas Children’s and felt loved and cared for.

Genesis CuevasThe Flower and the Butterfl yAlamo, Texas I like fl owers and butterfl ies because they are pretty.

Seth Culberson, age 9I am the WayThe 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 4My FlowerHouston, Texas

Jonathan Davis, age 10ColorkaneRosenburg, Texas


Making A Mark ArtistsJulius Davis, age 10ExplosionHouston, Texas Sometimes I feel that it is an explosion to life!

Jocelyn de la O, age 16Flying BearPasadena, Texas

Fabricio De Oliveira SilvaThe Discovery of PaintingSao Paulo, BrazilThis 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 22Zentangle MePearland, 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 8My Day at the ParkPalmview, Texas I like to slide.

Corina Rendon Delgado, age 12Mario and LuigiHouston, Texas I made this drawing because it reminds me of my brother, who likes Mario and Luigi.

Luiza Dias de Souza Cruz, age 9Best FriendsSao Paulo, BrazilThis piece of art shows the friendship that was built on the fi rst day I met Luisa. The friendship continues today.

Britney Diaz, age 9FlowersRio Grande City, Texas

Pablo Dos Santos Silva, age 13My HistorySao Paulo, BrazilI wrote a moving essay about my life that gives me strength to face my tumor.

Kiara Doucet, age 12Laugh Out LoudHouston, Texas I like to laugh a lot. It helps me forget about things and feel better.

Danny Dubois, age 12LambyBaytown, Texas I like the white paper because I can draw things in the background.

Elder Dubon, age 9FlowersHouston, Texas

Chloe Ducksworth, age 10The Lovely DucklingHouston, Texas

Noel Duque, age 7The Monster NoelOrange, Texas I felt happy that I could cut all the pieces.

Hesed Elis, age 11Bird Watching the SunsetKaty, Texas I am glad that I could draw this artwork.

Georgy Elisuv, age 7Trust, Hope, Love, LifeMoscow, Russia

Abigail Engels, age 3Purple FogHouston, Texas

Isabel Engels, age 3Purple FlowersHouston, Texas

Georgiy EsakovUntitledMoscow, Russia

Jorge Escobar, age 10I Won the Race!McAllen, Texas

Nayeli Escot, age 13The IguanaSugar Land, Texas The iguana represents how when I had cancer, my parents would give me many doses of iguana soup.

Vinson Evans, age 7Space RingHouston, 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.


Making A Mark ArtistsDrew Evans, age 3Drew Paints RedHouston, Texas Drew’s brother, Peter, is being treated for leukemia. Drew likes to paint with Peter.

Faith Nicole Farquer, age 10Butterfl y PowerSpring, Texas My picture with the fl owers has my cancer ribbon.

Rebniea Fletcher, age 20Butterfl yHouston, Texas My robot’s name is Butterfl y 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 5I am CharlieEdinburg, Texas

Isidro Flores, age 12My GardenHouston, Texas

Jennifer Flores, age 14UntitledHouston, Texas I draw for fun.

Anthony Flores, age 17For the Love of the GameBrownsville, 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 11Nail Polish ShowcaseHouston, Texas

Yan Santos Reis Frossard, age 9Brasil 2014Sao Paulo, BrazilWith 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 11NatureAlton, Texas

Estevan Fuentes, age 6CampingAlton, Texas

Lillian Gajdusek, age 10Keep 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 fi ghters: do the same as her!

Varya Galimova, age 4UntitledRussia

Christian Gallegos, age 11TulipsPasadena, Texas It makes me think of spring.

Audrina Garcia, age 5The Magenta Hands of Purple and His FriendsHouston, Texas

Emma Garcia, age 10Playing at the ParkSan Benito, Texas

Persephone Garcia, age 13SunsetHouston, Texas

Rosita Garcia, age 12Saint Peter HolidayLima, PeruEvery year we celebrate this holiday. There are fi reworks, typical food and a big party. This year I am going to have the opportunity to participate in it.

Yanira Garcia, age 10The Racecar & FamilyHouston, Texas

Kayleen Garcilazo, age 10Sisters at SchoolMission, 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 7Day at the ParkMission, Texas

Gabriela Garza, age 6A Rainy DayBaytown, Texas A little girl goes out to play and when the rain stops, she sees a beautiful rainbow come out.


Making A Mark ArtistsGenesis Garza, age 18Blooming FlowersEdinburg, Texas I feel like a blooming fl ower now that my treatments are over and I am well.

Jennifer Garza, age 11ColorKaty, Texas

Lillian Garza, age 4My Big Beach BallMission, Texas

Menah Ghanem, age 6LeenaLeague City, Texas

Noor Ghanem, age 14The DoctorLeague City, Texas

Hayley Gomez, age 10Punk-Rock CowLufkin, Texas Even though I’m sick I still believe everything will be alright. I’m still a rock star.

Jorge Gomez, age 7The Cute RainbowDonna, Texas

Migdalia Gomez, age 9UntitledLufkin, Texas The ladybug fl ying is a way of saying that there is enough strength to keep on going don’t give up.

Peter Gomez, age 13The RainbowDonna, Texas

Alexander Gonzalez, age 9A Happy, Sunny DayHouston, TexasDrawing makes me so very happy. This is inspired by Monet’s “The Windmill on the Onbekende Canal, Amsterdam.”

Denell Gonzalez, age 15Beauty Within the EyeWeslaco, Texas What the eye sees is what life sprouts out.

Madylyne Gonzalez, age 11Colorful PiecesHouston, Texas

Sonia Gonzalez, age 3FlowersFreeport, Texas

Stefanie Gonzalez, age 5Pink Haired MonsterPearland, Texas My monster watches movies with me.

Alexander Govea, age 10Mega CharizardyHouston, Texas Nosebleeds and bruises make him not so strong or able to play certain sports and the recommended activity swimming.

Jenna Grier, age 9HappinessPearland, Texas My brother’s cancer makes me appreciate him more.

Grant Griffi th, age 7Safari SunsetLeague City, Texas

David Guadalupe Palacios, age 10The Sunfl owerEdinburg, Texas

Gerardo Gutierrez, age 8Paul RodriguezKaty, Texas I named it “Paul Rodriguez” because he is a famous skateboarder, and I like skateboarding.

Juana Gutierrez, age 12The Flower that GrewHouston, Texas I chose “The Plant that Grew” because even though I have cancer, I am still growing big and beautiful.

Melanie Gutierrez, age 9Love and SmilesRio Grande City, Texas

Miguel Gutierrez, age 11Polka DotsHouston, Texas

George Harrington, age 4My Family in a BoatHouston, Texas


Making A Mark ArtistsMiguel Henry, age 17Western BootHouston, Texas It makes him happy sharing his feelings with others.

Christian Hernandez, age 16Out of this WorldConroe, Texas

Clarissa Hernandez, age 10The First MoonHouston, Texas She loves drawing and art. It makes her really happy.

Jose Hernandez, age 8The TigerHouston, Texas

Juan Pablo Hernandez, age 10Another DimensionHouston, Texas

Luz Ruby Hernandez, age 7The Bravest LionHouston, Texas Water colors and crayons.

Angeline Herrera, age 7My House at SullanaLima, PeruI 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 10Super KidFriendswood, Texas

Kennedy Holmes, age 8Sugar MonsterHouston, Texas A magic little bird turned this into a monster that can eat and bite people.

Elaina Hooks, age 7Flower GlassPearland, Texas

Ethan Hooks, age 7Super Egg HelmetsPearland, Texas

Katie Impelman, age 12Sunrise on the BeachHouston, 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 long-term cancer survivor!

Eneida Infante, age 12The Smellsom GirlHouston, Texas

June Isassi, age 5Sparkle FlowerHouston, TexasJune enjoys painting fl owers, lady bugs and butterfl ies. June has a rare life threatening disease called Aplastic Anemia.

Angeles Jacinto Castillo, age 9Canoes in Punta SalLima, PeruMy father is a fi sherman and I always help him to sell the fi shes at the Punta Sal Hotels.

Jalen Jacques, age 10NighttimeConroe, Texas

Carmen Jana, age 6UntitledMoscow, Russia

Bolkanyego Japane, age 3ColouringShakawe, BotswanaHe is very happy to be colouring, as it distracts him from his condition. He uses lots of bright colors.

Ariyana Jasso, age 10FruityHouston, Texas When I was painting my watermelon, my mouth was craving some badly.

Armani Johnson, age 11Team NiNiHouston, Texas My experience with this has been tough by knowing God is in control over my life.

Jace Johnston, age 5Jace’s TreeAnahuac, Texas

Slade Johnston, age 3Slade’s TreeAnahuac, Texas


Making A Mark ArtistsAshia Jones, age 5Monster Ball ThunderHouston, Texas

Breanna Jones, age 10Shooting StarRichmond, Texas

Calvin Jones, age 8BirdHouston, Texas

Kaylen Jones, age 6Flowers EverywhereRichmond, Texas I want people to see how cute my painting is because I’d like to be an artist some day.

Angelika Jordan, age 10Flower PowerPearland, Texas

Alyssa Juarez, age 8Under the SeaHouston, Texas

Ben Karam, age 10AwesomeMcAllen, Texas

Ella Grace Karam, age 4Pretty FlowerMcAllen, Texas

Kyra Kardong, age 6It’s Cake O’clockKilleen, Texas

Elvina Kashfutdinjova, age 15JackMoscow, Russia

Wesley Kerr, age 22Lazy LeopardKaty, Texas This is a big cat in a tree watching a Jeep go by.

Kabo Kgothi, age 15Nature/WildlifeMakopong, BotswanaI 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 8Bird of HappinessMoscow, Russia

Sasha Krinitsky, age 11UntitledTernopil, Ukraine

Abigail Laniewski, age 15Red Rose of HappinessThe 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 9The Crazy ColorsHouston, Texas

Travis LeBlanc, age 16Gateway to TexasVidor, Texas

Sasha Lim, age 15UntitledMoscow, Russia

Dilyn Love Lopez, age 14Mission to MarsWeslaco, Texas My little brother and I like to watch movies about aliens so I drew a UFO.

Hidie Lopez, age 6Rainbow PonyRio Grande City, Texas

Madeline Lopez, age 7FlowerHouston, Texas Her artwork represents the growth she has experienced since completing her treatment journey.

Chloe Lykes, age 10Relationships of a Working KindKingwood, Texas Going to the hospital could at times seem scary or overwhelming. Greeting my doctor always comforted me.

Artem Malaychuk, age 6DragonMoscow, Russia

Allyson Mansell, age 7My HorseConroe, Texas I was having fun with the cameras and making memories.


Making A Mark ArtistsEmilly Mariano de Jesus Santos, age 4The Closing of the Toy LibrarySao Paulo, BrazilThe toys at TUCCA have helped Emily to develop.

Emily Marroquin, age 10Saving the AnimalsBaytown, Texas

Brandon Martinez, age 7ArtistHouston, Texas

Jolette Martinez, age 8La Alegria de las RosasHouston, Texas

Leidy D. Martinez, age 9Flying HeartPharr, Texas My heart is fl ying because I am well and my leukemia is gone.

Yuliza Martinez, age 9Drawing PicturesHouston, Texas My pictures are of a monkey, butterfl y and mariachi.

Emmanuel Mbilizi, age 10BlueHouston, Texas

Taylor Unique McMillan, age 12The Big TreeHouston, Texas When I paint it makes me feel happy!

Alejandro Mendoza, age 4SpidermanCrosby, Texas I am fi ghting like a super hero.

Christian Mendoza, age 7The Cowboy that Wants to See the Stars and the SunriseCrosby, 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.

Nathalie Mendoza, age 8EstellaHouston, Texas Estella is happy and laughing because we make her smile.

Ricky Mendoza, age 9Peruvian HolidaysLima, PeruJuly 28th is a Peruvian Holiday and he wants to paint the Peruvian fl ag.

Viviana Mercado Torres, age 14I Dance MarineraLima, PeruI am from Trujillo and everybody dances Marinera there. I love and enjoyed dancing.

Shelbie Meyer, age 11HeartsPorter, Texas This art is about loving everyone you meet.

Emily Mikkelsen, age 10Animal OceanDeRidder, Louisiana Emily spends lots of time in the hospital, so the art projects help her to feel better.

Dontrell Mills, age 7Silly GuitarHouston, Texas

Giovanni Mireles, age 5Señor PiñaBeaumont, Texas

Sarah Morales, age 13PinkMcAllen, Texas

Macarena Moreno, age 12Color SplashHouston, Texas

Pedro Moreno, age 7Snakes in My YardBrownsville, Texas The snakes are eating apples.

Roberto Moreno, age 9My HouseLima, PeruHe loves his animals, the farm and to work with his dad.

Nick Mota, age 14JoseAlvin, Texas


Making A Mark ArtistsLeeme Motlogelwa, age 7TreeGaborone, BotswanaDrawing 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 10Things that I LikeTakatokwane Kweneug, BotswanaHe 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 2MapepuMaun, BotswanaMapepu 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 9Minecraft GameMcAllen, Texas I like Minecraft because it’s a cool game to me.

Chastity Newsome, age 9FamilyMissouri 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 17Pony (embroidery)Moscow, Russia

Cameron Oceguera, age 10Summer TimeBridge 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.

Amelia Ortiz, age 8I Love the ParkBrownsville, Texas

Lexla Ortiz, age 7ColorfulBrownsville, Texas

Maria Fernanda Pacheco, age 5The DuckLima, PeruWhen she comes to the hospital she plays, paints and draws to forget she is sick.

Brandon Palomino Huaroto, age 14The FoxLima, PeruI like drawing and painting. I can do everything!

Kyle Partee, age 7Bunny ShadowHumble, Texas

Sarah Perez, age 6Happy FlowersCypress, Texas I’ve seen a fl ower like this growing at my house.

Estefania Perez, age 11I Love NatureDonna, Texas I love nature because the air is fresh and the trees help the earth.

Noeli Perez, age 9The Lilys of My TownLima, PeruIn my town there are many colors of lilies.

Rafael Perez, age 6Maldad FutbolisticaHouston, Texas

Samantha Mae Perez, age 13ITP AngelLyford, Texas I have a blood disease called ITP, and soon an angel will cure my blood.

Levonna Perry, age 4Levonna & MommyHouston, Texas This is a picture of me and my mommy. I feel very lucky to have my family.

Bety Ruth Pisango, age 9TarapotoLima, PeruTarapoto is a country in Peru. She (Bety Ruth) missed her town and playing with her brothers in the Mayo River.

Sarah Popoole, age 8SpiritHouston, Texas


Making A Mark ArtistsGavin Rhys Pressley, age 8Fred the FlowerRosenberg, Texas

Omar Ramirez, age 18LifeRio Grande City, Texas

Hannah Ramirez, age 5Sunny DayMercedes, Texas It is called “Sunny Day” because it has all the pretty fl owers, clouds, and sun of a good sunny day.

Luke Ramirez, age 3Dinosaurs ForestMercedes, 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 10Neon EyeKaty, Texas

Javon Reed, age 12AlienHouston, Texas

Manuel Reguera, age 6FlagHouston, Texas

Jovita Reguera, age 11StrawberryHouston, Texas I like strawberries.

Mia Reyes, age 4Happy MiaJasper, Texas

Orlando Reyes, age 11Rain StormHouston, Texas

Adam Reyna, age 8My Colorful WorldAlamo, Texas

Angelica Ricks, age 11The Unknown PalaceHouston, Texas It’s my dream palace.

Charmaine Rideaux, age 11DiamondHouston, Texas I named it “Diamond” because it’s shiny and pretty.

Joscelyn Rideaux, age 12Summer FlowerHouston, Texas With thumb prints, I made a butterfl y who is having fun in the sun and is eating ice cream. Looking at this butterfl y makes me happy.

Jennefer Robiedo Class, age 9Jenny RiveraHouston, Texas I painted a rainbow because when I see all those colors together it makes me feel happy!

Wyatt Robins, age 5Lady BasHouston, Texas I named it “Lady Bas” because the basilisk lizard can also walk on water.

Genissis Robledo, age 6SafariChannelview, Texas

Yaretxy Robledo, age 7SafariChannelview, Texas I like this picture because it has my favorite animals in it.

Desiderio Robles, age 6Happy KittyBrownsville, Texas My kitty is playing outside.

Alesha Marie Rodriguez, age 9Fairy MagicPharr, Texas Fairies were with me when I was sick. They made me feel happy and get well. The evil fairy made me feel bad.

Alexkzy Alana Rodriguez, age 13Floral SunshineHouston, Texas

Andrea Rodriguez, age 12Hope and TrustKaty, Texas

Ashley Rodriguez, age 15Mi Amor por la MusicaHouston, Texas Music is important to me. It makes me happy.


Making A Mark ArtistsAudrey Rodriguez, age 8Sister SupportRio Grande City, Texas I support my sister because she has cancer and I love her very much.

Christian Rodriguez, age 11A Colorful MapSilsbee, Texas I made this with marbles. It looks like lots of roads.

Jesnia Rodriguez, age 9UntitledHouston, Texas

Jesse Jame Rodriguez, age 4My MommyPharr, Texas

Max Maicon Rojas, age 3CarsMission, Texas My son loves cars.

Nilder Rosas Cajas, age 6Me and My SheepLima, PeruHe loves the fi eld and his animals. We hope we return soon to our town.

Matthew Ruiz, age 7A New World Through MinecraftBrownsville, 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 6UntitledHouston, Texas

Luke Saenz, age 2UntitledMcAllen, Texas

Anastasia Samoilova, age 13Fairy of HappinessMoscow, Russia

Enedina Vera Sanchez, age 11DwizzleEdinburg, Texas This is the fi rst time I’ve painted with my left hand. It was fun to make a design that I call “Dwizzle.”

Juan Santiago, age 8Little 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 12Silent DawnHouston, Texas

Marvin Saquic, age 11Box Bunny and His SonHouston, Texas

Victoria Savenkova, age 7AutumnMoscow, Russia

Kamryn Schumann, age 7Flying UnicornHumble, Texas Cancer makes me sad. I do not like to have shots!

Ayleene Segura, age 3The Flying CatHouston, Texas

Onale Thata Seomeng, age 12LandThagala Village, BotswanaDrawing 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 6My Brother & MeDonna, Texas

Marcos Isahi Serna, age 4The FaceDonna, Texas

Brian Shaw, age 6We are the PlanetsHouston, Texas

Yadira Sierra, age 8Butterfl y FlowerHouston, Texas

Adajisha Smith, age 9Healing Blossoming FlowerHouston, Texas

Devyn Smith, age 3Princess DevynHouston, Texas


Making A Mark ArtistsBrooke Surgers, age 2Nuggets and French FriesMontgomery, Texas

Oluwatobi Taiwo, age 16ColorsHouston, Texas

Francisco Tejada, age 9Me and My Friend Playing FootballMission, Texas

Priscilla Tejada, age 12My VacationMission, Texas It’s fun going to the beach and watching the dolphins. I want to go back when my sister gets better.

Victoria Tejada, age 5My Happy HouseMission, Texas

Luke Thomas, age 7Flower in the RainSugar Land, Texas Drawing and coloring makes me happy.

Luke Thomas, age 7Flowers in the RainSugar Land, Texas Drawing and coloring makes me happy.

Calvin Tlhose, age 17Life in Botswana: Traditional Items Used at HomeLetlhakena, BotswanaCancer 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 diffi cult 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 15IslandConroe, 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 12Pretty FlowerHouston, Texas I named my art “Pretty Flower” because it’s pretty and it’s a fl ower.

Dalayzia Treadway, age 7Cutie PieHouston, Texas

Minnie Trevono, age 9Me and My DadHarlingen, Texas

Irene Tristan, age 9Crazy FlowersHouston, Texas

Alexander Tsapko, age 6International Peace! Mup!Moscow, Russia

Jenny Valderrama, age 8Spring Season at TrujilloLima, PeruShe is recently diagnosed and we are so sad as parents, but she comes to the hospital happy and enjoys painting.

Julia Valdivieso, age 11Receiving My ChemoLima, PeruShe 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 7Rock Star TurtleHouston, Texas

Elisset Vasquez, age 11My CatCypress, Texas

Maria Vasquez, age 5Pink FlowerLa Porte, Texas

Marissa Vasquez, age 3Marissa’s FlowerLa Porte, Texas

Carina Irene Vasquez, age 11Day at the ZooPharr, Texas

Taylor Vaughn, age 6The Dinosaur and the SunHouston, Texas My brother has cancer, and I’m really proud of him because he doesn’t cry.

Enrique Vidal, age 6My Thingy MajigyPasadena, Texas


Making A Mark ArtistsAaylin Villanueva, age 7Best FlowerHouston, Texas

Aliyha Villanueva, age 12MomHouston, Texas I drew Mom because I really love her, and I did a panda because that is my best animal.

Paula Villanueva, age 13SummertimeHouston, Texas

Valentina Villanueva, age 9Happy Day!Brownsville, Texas I rang the bell today, so it is a very happy day.

Jerry Villegas, age 6SummerDonna, Texas

Jesus Villegas Jr., age 9The Bumble Bee TruckDonna, 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.

Mirey Villegos, age 4The OwlDonna, Texas

Keondre Viser, age 12HopeKaty, Texas

Issel Vizcaya, age 5IsselHouston, Texas This is how I express myself.

Blake Williamson, age 7Spider in Venoms Web & Jungle Night DownKingwood, 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 4UntitledWillis, Texas When I am coloring I feel free from treatment & pokes. I feel like I am away from the world when I color.

Tayden Ybarra, age 6Flower MasterpieceKaty, Texas Flowers give me hope. I love fl owers 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 18UntitledRussia

Timur Zairbekov, age 18UntitledMoscow, Russia

Alyssa Nevaeh Zuniga, age 6The Beautiful Butterfl yEdinburg, Texas A mommy and a daughter fi nd a butterfl y.

Jose Zuniga, age 9Night CreepersHouston, Texas

Stephany Zuniga, age 14Love BirdsHouston, 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 disorders; 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 threat-ening 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 cancer 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, 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 fi rst Family Camp for families of children chal-lenged 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 mem-ories 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-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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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!

Postcards From The Road


Making A Mark2014 - 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 2014Long-Term Installation

Terminal AGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport

Houston, Texas

September 2014 Texas Children’s Hospital

Houston, Texas

October, 2014BG Group

Houston, Texas

December 1, 2014 – January 15, 2015City Hall AnnexHouston, Texas

February 2015Katy Visual and Performing Arts Center

Heritage BankHouston, Texas

June – August 2015 William P. Hobby Airport

Houston, Texas

June – August, 2015George 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 [email protected] or (713) 807-0191.

Documents

2014 Making A Mark program