Veronica's Fund Raising Event
The Art of the Brain
The Art of the Brain was a terrific event. Dr. Cloughsey and his team are an amazing example of the difference doctors can make today. Brain cancer has taken strides, but it is still a big struggle to treat this disease, and still… we will never give up.
I was proud to be part of the event; I had my life story painted by an amazing artist, she painted my friend Katie and I when we were younger it is set on the beach with the two of us laying together with butterflies all around us. I had my family with me and I heard whispers about what Kelly had painted. I went to go see it and I immediately went into tears. It was ten times more than I imaged it to be. Emotions welled in me, happiness and this freeing feeling that built up and set me free from my fears.
I was and I am thankful that the painting touched so many people. I knew the painting would find a home that would appreciate it even though I wanted it. But, towards the end of the evening I got a neat surprise at the end of the Gala. Meritt Elloit, the director of the art shown at the Gala, said I could have the painting and I was overjoyed. Now, each time I see the painting I see my butterfly Katie watching over me! What a blessing!
The Art of the Brain was a terrific event. Dr. Cloughsey and his team are an amazing example of the difference doctors can make today. Brain cancer has taken strides, but it is still a big struggle to treat this disease, and still… we will never give up.
I was proud to be part of the event; I had my life story painted by an amazing artist, she painted my friend Katie and I when we were younger it is set on the beach with the two of us laying together with butterflies all around us. I had my family with me and I heard whispers about what Kelly had painted. I went to go see it and I immediately went into tears. It was ten times more than I imaged it to be. Emotions welled in me, happiness and this freeing feeling that built up and set me free from my fears.
I was and I am thankful that the painting touched so many people. I knew the painting would find a home that would appreciate it even though I wanted it. But, towards the end of the evening I got a neat surprise at the end of the Gala. Meritt Elloit, the director of the art shown at the Gala, said I could have the painting and I was overjoyed. Now, each time I see the painting I see my butterfly Katie watching over me! What a blessing!
I am sure that was a great and special event. I am very happy for you. You for sure deserve all this special gifts and moments. I hope to see your painting, I am sure is beautiful.
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