Brushes with Cancer

The Friendship Bridge

Ericka Weiffenbach first heard of Brushes with Cancer from the Bresties Women’s Group of Northern Illinois, which she joined after receiving her diagnosis. Still new, she felt alone and lacking a community of people going through a similar life change. At the time, she hadn’t shared her diagnosis publicly and she couldn’t escape the feeling

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When Art Meets Grief: Re Jin Lee’s Tribute to Love and Loss

Art has the power to heal, inspire, and connect us in ways words often cannot. For acclaimed sculptor  Re Jin Lee, participating in Twist Out Cancer’s Brushes with Cancer program was a profound experience that allowed her to use her artistic talents to support someone navigating the complexities of grief and cancer.  Re Jin met

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Gudrun Wu Snyder: Finding Healing and Expression Through Art with Twist Out Cancer

Gudrun Wu Snyder is a force of nature, a passionate advocate for holistic wellness, and a dedicated supporter of Twist Out Cancer. As the founder of Moon Rabbit Acupuncture in Chicago, she brings a unique perspective to her role as a board member and past Brushes with Cancer co-chair for this incredible organization. Twist Out

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Dr. David Turok is Honored with the 2024 Jacqueline Carmody Artist Award at Runway of Resilience

  Dr. David Turok: A Dentist’s Heart for Twist Out Cancer Dr. David Turok may be a dentist by profession, but his compassion and dedication extend far beyond the dental chair. For years, he has been a steadfast supporter of Twist Out Cancer, lending his time and artistic talents to the impactful Brushes with Cancer

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OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION FOR TWIST OUT CANCER’S FALL 2024 BRUSHES WITH CANCER PROGRAM WILL BE HELD IN PHILADELPHIA ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                         OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION FOR TWIST OUT CANCER’S FALL 2024 BRUSHES WITH CANCER PROGRAM WILL BE HELD IN PHILADELPHIA ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27   The 23 unique pieces of artwork that represent 23 unique journeys with cancer will then be on display at the Old City Jewish Art Center in November

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Brushes with Cancer Winter 2025 Art Exhibition and Celebration

Brushes with Cancer Winter 2025 Art Exhibition and Celebration When: March 15, 2025 Where: Writers Theatre 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe, IL 60022 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

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Celebrating Courage through Fashion – Twist Out Cancer’s Runway of Resilience Fashion Show

CELEBRATING COURAGE THROUGH FASHION – TWIST OUT CANCER’S RUNWAY OF RESILIENCE FASHION SHOW Former Brushes with Cancer designers are using unique fashion pieces that will be modeled by individuals touched by cancer. August 28, 2024, Chicago – Twist Out Cancer, an international non-profit charitable organization that uses creative arts programming to provide social and emotional

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Adrienne Arsht Center Brushes with Cancer Art Exhibition and Celebration

Adrienne Arsht Center Brushes with Cancer Art Exhibition and Celebration When: September 12, 2024 at 7pm EST Where: Knight Concert Hall Lobby Brushes With Cancer is an artistic celebration that pairs accomplished Artists with “Inspirations,” people whose lives have been impacted by cancer as previvors, current patients, survivors or caregivers. Most of the participants are

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Headshot of Artist Sujata Gazder

Sujata Gazder: Weaving Fashion and Compassion for Twist Out Cancer

The world of fashion is often associated with glamor and beauty. Yet, at its heart, fashion has the power to tell stories, ignite emotions, and inspire action. This is the essence of Sujata Gazder’s commitment to Twist Out Cancer’s Runway of Resilience. A Personal Connection Sujata’s dedication to this cause stems from a deeply personal

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