October 7, 2005

Fall for the arts

On Sept. 18, the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Unit of MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHC) hosted an afternoon of celebration for the children cared for at the MGH and their families. "Fall for the Arts ... A Community Celebration" featured "Kaleidoscope" and "My Story in Beads: Honoring a Child's Journey Through Cancer Treatment" — two programs that promote the healing aspects of art with seriously ill children. A community art project and a musical program were part of this festive event. The program was coordinated by Elyse Levin-Russman, LICSW, Heather Peach, CCLS, and Heidi Jupp, RN, all of the Hematology/Oncology Unit, and Alexa Miller of the MGH Cancer Center. Above, MGHC patient, Michael, enjoys eating cake at the celebration.