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
Lisa Howard
Jackson Forssberg*
Sarah Wartell
Yvonne Williams
Pam Crowther
JP Hayes
Annie Vest
Nicole Wissing
Rena Williams
Amy Pizana*
Courtney Wilkinson
Peter Beck
Cindy Bennett
Jennifer King
Janie Robles
Kristie Teal
Lissette Guadalupe
Cortina Peters
Liz Sather
Martha Acosta
Ginger Eubank
Andrea Ludlow
Bobbie Marchand
Nicole Shorter
Diona Brzezinski
Erin Morrison
Angi Taylor
Heather Newby*
Laura Cipolla
Barbara Lamar
Michelle De Nicola
Lindsay Kimmel
Michael Holtz
Heather S Russell
Amanda Marion
*In Loving Memory
Artists
Erin Harris
Erin Harris
Judy Abplanalp
Matthew Burton
Jacqueline Carmody
Dr. Sharon Arffa
Erin Nelson
Lindsey Taucher
Murielle Cohen
Tony Nguyen
Brandon Christensen
Sheryl Ann Noday
Karen Chatham
Erin Greganti
Brandy Fransen
Tayler Shannon
Ashley Wilson Wall
Cami Baker Miller
Amanda Wilson
Magdalena Cuevas
Cai Fasse
Linda Roberts
Valley Bak
Chris Taylor
Kara Thomas
Alexandra Hart
Amy Morris
Maggie Williamson
Jennifer Stumbaugh
Theresa Bond
Muktha Ananda
Tracie Strange
Karen Hidalgo
Christan Seidle
Barbara J. Mason
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 Sponsorship Brochure with unique and customized offerings. For further questions, please reach out to Amelia Hanrahan 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
Dr. Lauren Zaluda Rynar, Clinical Director
Jacqueline Carmody, Licensed Clinical Art Therapist
Lindsay Patton, Director of Digital Strategy
Jenna Koch, Director of Social Media
Cai Fasse, Intern
Twist Out Cancer acknowledges the dynamic Host Committee that works to make the program possible and the unique event a true celebration of life!
Kim Kass
Andrea Reichl
Amanda Walker
Jennifer Katz Margolis
Blake Waxler
Erin Greganti
Teri Kelly
Liefen Su-Hovd
Shelby Anderson
Amber Weber
Twist Out Cancer acknowledges the caring and careful support that mentors provide to Artists and Inspirations.
Kim Kass
Andrea Reichl
Anna Feneis
Sharon Roesser
Lindsay Patton
Ellie Monieson
Mardi Kaplan
Jenna Koch
Suzanne Kfoury
Edith Salcedo-Mudroch
