Brushes with Cancer is a program of Twist Out Cancer that strategically matches artists with individuals touched by cancer (inspirations). Over a period of 6 months, the artist and inspirations work together to build a relationship built on mutual understanding and trust. The artist creates a unique work of art that is reflective of the inspiration’s journey with cancer. The program culminates in a virtual event that celebrates survivorship, and hope, where the art is auctioned off with all proceeds benefiting the mission and work of Twist Out Cancer.
Inspirations
Kenny Lapins
Lombardo Family
Grace Fauls Lombardo
Jill Marceda Spruiell
Erin Kiley
Holli Davidove
Randi Venema
Mary Jenkins
Zaneta Smith
Michaela Hernandez
Heather Rath Brown
Angela Malpedo
Talaya Dendy
Ambreen Maan
Emerson deCordova
Toni Ashley McLaughlin
Cathy Reilly
Lauren Lopriore
Brittany Long
Lisa Weier
Megan Day
Maria Kouns
Jemma Cabral
Marie Wynn
Carol Hutchins
Laura Gronda
Laura Hendricks
Nicole Houlihan
Clarese Ornstein
Anuja Deo
Mahwish Syed
Artists
Kristin Wenc
Mignon Dupepe
Danielle Rich
John Stumbaugh
Jeff Froggett
Bari Fleischer
Shira-Lee Shalit
Kate Van Doren
Curt Hamilton
Kathryn Tubbs
Anna Feneis
Deanna Mclaughlin
Bettina Reiser
Jeff Mendenhall
Callie Cullinan
Magdalena Cuevas
Jeannine Baldomero
Michele Kellner
Chris Geier
Emma Lyons
Theresa Bond
Xia Laniel
Peri Goodman
Rebecca Roin
Annie Arnold
Jackie Carmody
Stacy Herbert
Mark Swimmer
Ryan Miller
Jason Feldman
Sheryl Ann Noday
Interested In Becoming A Sponsor?
Would you like to be one of our exclusive sponsors for the upcoming Brushes with Cancer program? Check out our Brushes with Cancer Sponsorship Brochure or reach out to August Spree for details.
Board Members
Jenna Benn Shersher- Founder, CEO and Board President
Andrew Edelston- Board Chair
Emma Peck Block- Secretary
Dr. Sharon Arffa- Executive Board Member
Dan Hadad-Aviad- Executive Board Member
August Spree- Executive Board Member
Joelle Goldman- Executive Board Member
Joshua Taustein- Executive Board Member
Stephanie Plein- Executive Board Member
Erin Green Johnson- Executive Board Member
Arlene Bonnet- Executive Board Member
Iris Marreck- Executive Board Member
Dr. Christian Squillante-Executive Board Member
Jon Goldberg- Executive Board Member
Howard Aaron-Executive Board Member
Jennifer L. Katz Margolis- Executive Board Member
Cynthia Beck- Executive Board Member
Danny Glick- Executive Board Member
Jacqueline Carmody- Advisory Board Member
Thomas Croce- Advisory Board Member
Gudrun Wu Synder- Advisory Board Member
Jeffrey Guerrero- Advisory Board Member
Dr. Martin Hogan- Advisory Board Member
Mardi Kaplan- Advisory Board Member
Kimberly Kass- Advisory Board Member
Anna Feneis- Advisory Board Member
Ella Hawk- Advisory Board Member
Kenny Lapins- Advisory Board Member
Kara Thomas- Advisory Board Member
Bari Murphy- Advisory Board Member
Shelby Zitelman- Advisory Board Member
Tanya Kertsman- Advisory Board Member
Staff
Jenna Benn Shersher, Founder and CEO
Amelia Hanrahan, COO
Joshua Taustein, Director of Marketing and Communications
August Spree, Director of Programming
Ana Gordon, Clinical Director
Jacqueline Carmody, Licensed Clinical Art Therapist
Lindsay Patton, Director of Digital Strategy
Jenna Koch, Director of Social Media
Twist Out Cancer acknowledges the dynamic Host Committee that works to make the program possible and the unique event a true celebration of life!
Joelle Bilow
Gudrun Wu Snyder
Erin Johnson
Bari Murphy
Cynthia Beck
Josh Taustein
Mardi Kaplan
Dr. Marty Hogan
