Nemours

Since January, 2005, the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund has contributed funding to provide a part time Artist-in-Residence for the Nemours Children's Clinic Nemours Children Clinic Pediatric Oncology/Hematology Unit. Thanks to this funding, we help improve the quality of life for the children suffering from leukemia and cancer. Expression through fine arts aids in the healing process and nourishes the spirit of children needing on-going treatment.

The Clinic is transformed into an art studio and art expression is provided to the children for 12 hours per week. The open studio engages children in a positive, creative interaction as they undergo treatment. The patient's artwork is displayed on the 8th floor and a rotating exhibit of the children's artwork is displayed in the cafeteria.

Art With A Heart For Children also supports the Jay Fund's annual Remembrance Weekend, an event for families who have lost a child to leukemia or cancer. Each year 20 to 25 families gather at The World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Florida, for a few days of healing. Counselors, social workers, psychologists, physicians, clergy members and Art with a Heart for Children artists volunteer their time, talent and care to facilitate these healing sessions.

Visit www.nemours.org for more info.

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