| “The many…smiles, laughs and moments of excitement while creating the artwork are treasures that will forever change the way [people] see hospitals, of that we are convinced. We thank you for this all around successful and ‘everyone wins’ project.” |
Efrain Garza Fuentes, Ed.D.
Director, Patient & Family Services
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA |
| The PaintFest “was a wonderful way to educate others as to the emotional needs of hospitalized [patients] and to offer the community an opportunity to participate in humanizing the health care experience.” |
Luci Weber
Director, Child Life Department
All Children's Hospital
St. Petersburg, FL |
| “Sometimes, words cannot convey our depth of gratitude. This is one of those times. Thank you for sharing the joy of The Foundation for Hospital Art/Pfizer Pediatric Health PaintFest with the patients and employees of Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children. It is a rare occasion when an entire organization can come together to relax and have fun, while still contributing to the fundamental mission of their work, in this case, the children entrusted to our care. The results of PaintFest will brighten the hospital for many years to come, but the memories the event created for our patients, families, and employees will last a lifetime.” |
Thomas P. Ferry
Administrator/ Chief Executive
Alfred I. DuPont Hospital For Children
Wilmington, DE |
| “Besides changing the look of our hospital walls, you brought magic and mostly you left your spirit and courage in the war against pain [and] loneliness.” |
Anita Septimus, M.S.W.
Director of Social Services
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
Bronx, NY |
| “What a sensational event! The entire two-day happening occurred without a hitch. The organization and facilitation was flawless. Everyone at Hasbro Children's Hospital is delighted with the wonderful results.” |
Paula Most
Coordinator for the Arts for Lifespan
Hasbro Children's Hospital |
| “Besides changing the look of our hospital walls, you brought magic and mostly left your spirit and courage in the war against pain, loneliness and AIDS.
There are no words to thank a person of your talent and dedication. Your work is a work of love with such a spiritual dimension that it cannot be measured in human terms.
On behalf of the entire hospital body of patients and staff, I want to thank you wholeheartedly for your everlasting gift and wish you continuous success in your work of love.“ |
Ayre Rubinstein, M.D.
Professor of Pediatrics, Microbiology & Immunology
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“Words cannot express what I have seen and experienced because of the ‘Hospital Art Program’ here at Georgia Regional.
Patients involved in the absolutely most therapeutic interaction I have ever witnessed as a whole population
Staff involved and smiling like I have not seen in years
Results which are beautiful and will be a far lasting affect on the well-being of so many people both now and in the future.” |
Marty Ness
Activity Therapy Service
Georgia Regional Hospital at Augusta
Augusta, GA |
| “We are pleased to join the ranks of the many health care facilities which your organization has served during the past 25 years. Your concern and commitment to others is an inspiration to all of us.” |
Michael A. Sabo
Director
FDR VA Medical Center
Montrose, NY |
| “The Art Committee visited Memorial [ Sloan Kettering] this morning. We all toured the tunnel, and everyone was delighted with your wonderful accomplishments there. You have many grateful friends at Memorial [ Sloan Kettering] and will continue to have them over the years.” |
| Mrs. Mary Rockefeller |
| “I think that art can definitely be part of the healing process. I think that the hospital atmosphere is often not conducive to healing. We know more and more now that healing is a mental process as well as a physical process. And, I think what John [ Feight] is trying to do here, and what he is doing very well, is opening up the hospital atmosphere and providing an atmosphere where not only the body can get well, but the mind can also get well.” |
Dr. Edward Bayne
University Hospital
Jacksonville, FL |
| “Art can help defuse the fears that so many of these kids have. It also gives kids that have been poked and prodded a chance to express themselves. It's less threatening to produce emotions via art, and we appreciate the value of art in the hospital setting.” |
Dr. Stephen Levine
Director of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Children's Hospital of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA |
| “Even patients who are even a little doped and scared to death follow the animals with their eyes as they go to surgery and it never fails to bring a smile to the faces of those who roll through in their chairs.” |
Alana Shepherd
The Shepherd Center
Atlanta, GA |
| “To be able to look up and see paintings instead of just ceiling tiles cheers them (patients) up. It's very symbolic to some people who are in wheelchairs to see butterflies, and envision transcending and rising above their circumstances.” |
Pam McClure
Art Specialist
The Shepherd Center
Atlanta, GA |
| “When you see the kid's faces and how intense some of them get painting…you are able to see the difference you are making.” |
Sheri Mosely
Child Life Specialist & Program Manager
Arnold Palmer Hospital For Children and Women
Orlando, FL |
| “Thanks for the great time [we] had painting. Aside from being therapeutic for the patients, it's a great way for the parents and visitors to get the troubles that they are dealing with off of their minds for a while.” |
Michael & Danielle Mantello
New York Presbyterian Hospital at Cornell |
| “We very much appreciate it and sincerely believe that this kind of work can give more happiness and hopefulness to those who are in a hospital.” |
Dr. Jacob Kligerman
Director Ministerio Da Saude
Hospital Do Cancer/INCA
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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| “You would have to pay a visit to one of Mr. Feight's hospitals in order to come to a true realization of the magnitude of his effort, and the positive impact it has on the lives of hospital patients and families. There are simply not the words to express how changed the atmosphere of a hospital becomes as a result of Mr. Feight's efforts.” |
Chris Clark
Administrator Northside Hospital
Atlanta, GA |
| “Beautiful paintings will be seen daily by hundreds of patients, parents and members of our personnel. They are duly delightful paintings and will certainly contribute to giving hope and trust in the future to all of us. The idea is most admirable and belongs to the list of great international deeds of charity.” |
Jaakko Perheentupa Professor of Pediatrics & Director
University of Helsinki Children's Hospital
Helsinki, Finland |
| “It‘s been fun to get staff involved in the project. Lots of people said ‘I can't paint,’ but anyone can do this-even me.” |
A.J. Varner
Nursing Administrator
Earl K. Long Medical Center
Baton Rouge, LA |
| “Anything that can take their mind off the pain, from IV sticks and what's going on, is helpful.” |
Dr. Mark Bugnitz
Intensive Care
LeBonheur Medical Center
Memphis, TN |
| “Operation PaintFest gave us a unique opportunity to allow our young patients to play a vital role in creating an inspirational new backdrop that will bring comfort to them, and equally important, to the children and the families that will enter these doors in the months and years to come.” |
Dr. Marvin Gottlieb
Chairman, Department of Pediatrics
Hackensack University Medical Center‘s Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital |
| “As a pediatrician, I certainly understand the trepidation children experience in the hospital setting and wholeheartedly believe art is a comforting refuge for kids who find themselves in unfamiliar surroundings.” |
Dr. Randall Kaye
Pfizer Pediatric Health
New York, New York |
| “It was a pleasure working with you and organizing the day's events. It was truly amazing to watch the artwork being created and to visualize the completed projects that would be displayed throughout this medical center. Thank you for your generosity and for making a difference in the lives of our hospitalized veterans.” |
Laurie Tomaino, CTRS
Chief, Recreation Therapy
Department of Veterans Affairs, New Jersey Health System
Lyons, New Jersey |
| “I received the shipment. I have staff from all over the hospital admiring the panels I have on display. They are beautiful. I can't thank you enough for this gift.” |
Ann Saczuk
Geriatrics and Extended Care Manager
VA Western New York Healthcare System |
| “Please express my appreciation, to everyone involved, for the wonderful drawings for the patients at the White City VA SORCC. The veterans appreciate your thoughtfulness. The pictures were hung with pride in our Day Treatment Center. Your compassion expressed with these special drawings is truly appreciated. Thank you, once again on behalf of all the employees, volunteers, and especially the veterans at this facility.” |
Anna Diehl
Chief, Community Resource Development
Department of Veteran Affairs
Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center & Clinics
White City, OR |
| “On behalf of the Henry W. Grady Foundation, Inc., I would like to extend my profound gratitude for your in-kind donation of paintings. The support of our efforts through the generosity of individuals, like you, is always humbling. I am most inspired by the willingness and enthusiasm of those involved to give so much of their time, energy, and resources to benefit our patients. I hope that we can depend on your support of our programs and services in the future, for it is surely needed.” |
Janice Williams
Senior Foundation Specialist
Henry W. Grady Foundation, Inc.
Atlanta, GA
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