| “During the week, when I am struggling and trying to overcome my problems, I think of painting at the Saturday morning PaintFest, and it gives me comfort.” |
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Atlanta Union Mission's Carpenter's House Resident |
| “Events are changing so rapidly in the world and this is another good example of better relations between our two countries.” |
Lawrence R. Eicher
Acting Director
Office of Health
United States Agency for International Development
Cairo, Egypt |
| “When our meeting clients ask for a team-building activity which is both fun and gives back to the community, our first suggestion is always Foundation for Hospital Art. From groups of 15-1,500 or more, FFHA is the perfect event for allowing people to get to know each other and work together in a non-threatening, non-competitive environment. It is truly a ‘feel good’ for all involved.” |
Susan Henderson
President
Atlanta Arrangements, Inc. |
| “This helps pass the time. I'm loving it!” |
Betty Chriss (waiting for her sister)
Earl K. Long Medical Center
Baton Rouge, LA |
| “It was a feel-good event. Patients worked alongside their doctors and nurses, getting to know them on a human level. We had media coverage galore.” |
Cindy Hamilton
Wolfson's Children's Hospital
Jacksonville, FL |
| "The accomplishments of the Foundation have been the most meaningful and long-lasting of any organization I have joined - and that's why I'm still involved after over 20 years as a volunteer." |
Howard Busbee
Assistant Dean, School of Business
College of William & Mary
Founding Trustee |
| “One thing that I quickly realized is the Foundation is not about the paintings, but rather the paintings are just the process for allowing the patient or person to relax and forget about their pain. It is a method that heals the spirit and the soul along with the medical treatment received at the hospital to heal the body. The painting process is as beneficial to the volunteer as it is to the patient. As a volunteer it is easy to put aside your problems and worries in life when you see patients smiling and laughing as they paint with you.” |
Daniel Brown
Architect
Savannah, GA |
| “When you paint with a group, something happens that I call a love connection. It begins with a mere brush stroke and continues and grows into an atmosphere of compassion. So much positive energy comes out of that little brush stroke. And the artwork, once displayed, continues to inspire other people.” |
Marjorie Prevost
Volunteer
Roswell, GA |
| “This is a great idea. I fell in love with it the first time I saw it. Anybody could paint.” |
Polly Caudle
Volunteer
Winston-Salem, NC |
| “FFHA is an Oasis in the desert. It cures your heart like water for the thirsty.” |
Junko Trainor
Banker
Hoboken, NJ |
| “The Detroit Lions are always eager to work with John Feight and his team as we did last year when we recognized the anniversary of the September 11 tragedies. Bar none, the Foundation for Hospital Art is the best --- and the Lions work with many outstanding groups. When you have a passion for what you do and a heart for helping others, it is an unbeatable combination. John and the Foundation's team stand at the top of that very special list.” |
Tim Pendell
Senior Director of Community Affairs
The Detroit Lions |
