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Cancer Sucks. Art Heals!

Create memorable experiences through art for kids touched by cancer

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Cancer Sucks. Art Heals!

Cancer Sucks. Art Heals!

Cancer Sucks. Art Heals!

Cancer Sucks. Art Heals!

Cancer Sucks. Art Heals!

Create memorable experiences through art for kids touched by cancer

Create memorable experiences through art for kids touched by cancer

Create memorable experiences through art for kids touched by cancer

Create memorable experiences through art for kids touched by cancer

Shiraaz Bhabha
Shiraaz Bhabha
Shiraaz Bhabha
Shiraaz Bhabha
1 Campaign |
San Francisco, United States
$26,207 USD 199 backers
104% of $25,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Thank you!

Thank you so much for a successful campaign ! We reached our goal and beyond and we are eternally grateful to you all. Heres to the 1000 hours of empowerment and creating memories for our kids touched by cancer !


Why focus on Art? Why not Research?

Research will someday find more effective ways to treat cancer. But until that day arrives, according to National Cancer Institute, “Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among U.S. children between infancy and age 14". 

"Each year around 13,500 children are diagnosed with cancer in the US, that’s more than a classroom of kids a day".

Every child and family have to go through chemotherapy and other extended treatment protocols that are physically and mentally debilitating.

We at Kids & Art are here for every single one of these children and families while they are braving through cancer. 


Our Goal is to focus on the NOW and create memorable experiences through their journey because Cancer Sucks. Art Heals!

 Why Kids & Art?

Only 4% of money goes towards childhood cancer research and substantially less than that goes towards any Art, Music and Wellness programs for childhood cancer patients and families.

Whether we like it or not, kids do get cancer. We might not be able to take their cancer away but we can definitely be there for them through their journey, through art as an outlet and an escape. This is what we at Kids & Art offer these children, their families and their care circle.

Our hope is that Kids & Art will create healing, peace, and lasting memories for every family touched by cancer. Cancer Sucks. Art Heals!

The Founders Journey

Why is my story important or different from anyone else. My voice matters because I am a mom whose child was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 3. My voice matters because I'm a mom who has lost a beautiful child to cancer after 6 years of on again and off again treatment and a chemo induced relapse.

Once the family gets the diagnosis their life is turned upside down. They do not have time to focus on themselves or let alone think about supplementing and balancing their child's already strained life.

When I saw that my son Amaey, felt relief and peace from doing art in his hospital room, whether it was during short or long stays for chemo, and when playing on his keyboard and creating music, it was then that I realized the power of art. I realized what art was doing for him. It was giving him a chance to escape and create a life he liked. 

For him cancer was an inconvenience but art was an escape, into a world he controlled and created.  

(left) Amaey creating art in 2009 at our very first art workshop in Pixar's big art room. (right) With Artist Alex Puvilland of DreamWorks in 2010.

Help us give 1000 hours of empowerment and create memories!

  • All we ask for is $25. From 500 people, we can make our goal! It takes a village to raise a child, so let's gather the village and continue to empower through art! 
  • For the price of a mani-pedi or a nice business lunch, these kids would be able to get hours of creativity and a chance to be a child and forget about their cancer
  • Free workshops for the families. We will bring in amazing artists, musicians, wellness practitioners, and all art supplies and utilities

What is the value for these kids who are trapped in the continuous cycle of treatment to escape for an afternoon?

Just $25 for one hour!

What is the cost for 1 day of hospital stay for pediatric cancer patient?

$40,400

Why do we need your support?

We have been invited to expand our program to Family House! 

Family House in San Francisco, serves as a home away from home for families of children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses by providing physical comfort and emotional support, free from financial concerns. 

Family House has invited us to bring our Art Workshops, Music Therapy, Breathing and Mindfulness Workshops for their 40 room facility.

This program is on top of our already existing workshops.


Our stories:




Read more testimonials from our artists, families, and volunteers.

75% of our families are referred to us by their hospital social workers

  • Our primary target population are children touched by cancer from 3-18 years of age.

  • We create with children who are in-treatment, survivors, siblings, best friends, as well as children of parents who are undergoing cancer treatment.  

  • We also support families who are in hospice, as well as bereaved families through special art workshops. Cancer Sucks. Art Heals!

  • 85% of our families come from Bay Area Hospitals like Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. 15 % of families are from Kaiser, CPMC, and UCSF. (this ratio will change in the coming years)

  • We've created workshops at Google, Dreamworks and Pixar Studios. As well as local schools, local Artists’ studios, Redwood City Art Center, Peninsula Museum, and Los Gatos Museum, to name a few.

  • Our 2014-15 Focus 

    Along with our new program at Family House, we will continue offering wonderful creative opportunities to our families through our monthly art workshops. We will grow from 8 workshops from last art season to 14 workshops for this art season. 

    Cancer Sucks. Art Heals, Music Rocks and Mindfulness is not just for the sick child!

    If you support this statement then Give the Gift of Presence, healing the family as a whole through treatment, remission and even bereavement. Help us Empower our kids and families.


    What can you do beyond donating money?

    • Help steer the focus away from only curing the cancer and start working towards curing the child at #cancersucksartheals.

    • If you believe that Cancer Sucks. Art Heals! Then create a video of your own and share it on social media.

    • Online Shoppers: Do your shopping from Goodshop.com at more than 2,800 participating stores (from Amazon to Zazzle) and a percentage of what you spend will be donated to your cause at no cost to you.

    • Stay connected and Follow Kids & Art on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to follow our journey towards EMPOWERMENT!

    Facts about Pediatric Cancer Incidence and Mortality:

    • Each year around 13,500 children are diagnosed with cancer in the US, that’s more than a classroom of kids a day.
    • 35,000 children are currently in treatment for cancer.
    • On average a treatment for childhood cancer diagnosis is two years.
    • The average age of death for a child with cancer is 8, causing a child to lose 69 years of expected life.
    • Cancer kills more children than AIDs, asthma, diabetes, cystic fibrosis and congenital anomalies combined.
    • Cancer treatment can cause serious side effects that may last a lifetime
    • Research on the emotional impact of childhood cancer finds that parents and siblings report even greater long term emotional impacts than the diagnosed child.
    • The death of a child is one of the most traumatic events a family might face.
    • Families who have lost children are often financially and emotionally depleted.

      Facts about Pediatric Cancer Survivors:

      • 74% of childhood cancer survivors have chronic illnesses, and some 40% of childhood cancer survivors have severe illnesses or die from such illnesses.
      • Radiation to a child’s brain can significantly damage cognitive function, or if radiation is given at a very young age, limiting the ability to read, do basic math, tell time or even talk.
      • Physical and neurocognitive disabilities resulting from treatment may prevent childhood cancer survivors from fully participating in school, social activities and eventually work, which can cause depression and feelings of isolation.

      Kids & Art Perks:

      We have received many inquiries about making straight donations without perks. YES, you have the option of donating without getting a perk.



       

      Is this campaign international?

      Yes! 

      Can I donate from outside the USA?

      Absolutely! Indiegogo only accepts international credit cards, and bank or debit cards which have the visa/mastercard logo.

      Large Contributions - How can I make a contribution over $10,000?

      If you would like to donate $10,000 or more then please become our matching partner to help us create more momentum. Let us know and w e will connect you with a specialist at Indiegogo who will assist you with the contribution transfer process.

      Is shipping included?

      Yes. (additional international shipping costs may apply)

      Does international shipping cost extra?

      Indiegogo does not include shipping in the contribution process for the time being, But you can add an extra amount for shipping within the US or outside of the US when you make your contribution. This will help us tremendously!

      Can we leave special instructions?

      Contributors will not be able to leave a note with their contribution but can definitely leave a comment on our campaign's comment tab or send us a direct message. 

      Campaign Update: Dec 14: The Self Portrait & #choosemust with Elle Luna

      Elle Luna opened up her amazing studio for our families. Our art workshop was an out of this world experience. This video captures some snippets of our time with Elle.

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      Choose your Perk

      VIRTUAL THANK YOU!

      $10 USD
      Thank you for supporting Kids and Art! Contribute at least $10 and look out for your name on our website after our Indiegogo Art Workshop!
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      GOOGLE HANGOUT SHOUT OUT

      $15 USD
      Give a shout out of empowerment with our kids and families at Indiegogo on January 11th 2015 ! You can be part of our workshop and say hi to us and watch our kids and the Indiegogo artists empower eachother!
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      HAND-DRAWN THANK YOU CARDS

      $25 USD
      We can't wait for our art workshop with Indiegogo local artists in January. These will be special hand-drawn thank you cards incorporating one of four Indiegogo missions that are in line with ours: Collaboration, Empowerment, Authenticity, and Fearlessness.
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      'The Connection' MP4 Download

      $25 USD
      The Connection is a film about how frontier research is proving that there is a direct connection between your mind and your health. You will receive one DRM free MP4 of ‘The Connection’ (73 Mins) & Episode 1: The Conversation Series (Dr. Herbert Benson) Subtitles: French, German, Italian, Portuguese & Spanish
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      20 NOTECARDS

      $50 USD
      Receive 20 Notecards with 5 unique artwork created by our kids.
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      MARGARET CHO SIGNED DVDs

      $50 USD
      Margaret Cho generously signed and sent DVDs from her previous sets to show her support for CANCER SUCKS. ART HEALS! Margaret Cho is an American comedian, fashion designer, actress, author, and singer-songwriter. She is hilarious and we love her! + "Cancer Sucks. Art Heals" wrist band
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      KIDS AND ART PACKAGE

      $75 USD
      A Kids and Art Eco Bag + Kids & Art 8GB USB + "Cancer Sucks. Art Heals" Wristband
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      KIDS AND ART CUSTOM BOOK

      $100 USD
      A Kids and Art custom book with artwork created by our kids. This book will feature art created from our workshops between 2009 to 2014. + Kids & Art eco bag
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      12" x 14" ART PRINT

      $150 USD
      A print of art created by our kids. Size 12" x 14" You will be able to choose from 5 different paintings made by our kids at one of our workshops. + Kids & Art eco bag + "Cancer Sucks. Art Heals" wrist band
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      100 PERSONALIZED NOTECARDS

      $250 USD
      100 Personalized Cards for you or your company. You can choose between 1- 5 unique artworks created by our kids. Mailed to you with your own personal message.
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      ORIGINAL ART FROM OUR WORKSHOP

      $500 USD
      You get to pick from one of a kind original art. We will create this art at Indiegogo on January 11, 2015. We will send you pictures of 5 different artworks for you to choose from. All art will be on a canvas. + Kids & Art eco bag + 25 postcards (5 cards each of 5 different artworks created by the kids at one of our workshops) + "Cancer Sucks. Art Heals" wrist band
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      A SPECIAL ART SESSION

      $1,500 USD
      A special art session for 20 people in your company. You get to display the art you all create or you can donate it back to us for our auction. Valid till December 2015. We will pair you up with an artist wherever you are based!
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      BE OUR CORPORATE PARTNER

      $10,000 USD
      If you believe that, "Cancer Sucks. Art Heals, Music Rocks and Mindfulness is not just for the sick child" then be our Amaeyzing Corporate Matching Partner. You will receive all of the above including special original artworks from our workshop and an art session with your company!
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