While Kathleen Brown was going through her cancer journey, she was completely overwhelmed by get-well cards. They came in droves and collected in Hefty bags. There were so many that some were never opened. Brown was 13 and a week away from beginning eighth grade when she was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare […]
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Elisha-Rio P. Apilado’s first Brushes with Cancer was as an artist. Now, she’s seeing the other side of the experience as an Inspiration. Currently in school for art therapy, Apilado thought her talents could be useful as a 2019 Chicago Brushes with Cancer artist. Additionally, she had a very personal connection to the cause. In
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Melissa Burgess was up against her biggest challenge to date as an artist: creating a piece for a mother experiencing the most profound loss possible. As a Brushes with Cancer Chicago participant, Burgess was tasked with capturing Staci Greenfield’s cancer journey with her daughter, Juliana. Diagnosed with advanced neuroblastoma in 2018, Juliana – who affectionately
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