Art For Good

Time flies.

It has been seven months since my last blog update and May is the perfect month to get back at it!

Why May? Because this month is National Brain Tumor Awareness Month and if you know me, you know brain tumor research is incredibly important to me.

The Cure Starts Now is an organization that’s dedicated to pursuing cancer research. 100% of tribute donations made to this organization go directly to research. Their focus on brain tumors, particularly pediatric tumors, is something I’m intensely passionate about because as a 60-year old woman, I have a pediatric brain tumor. Crazy? Yes, it is. My tumor, a diffuse midline glioma (DMG) is a rarity in adults. I’m using my voice to speak on behalf of the kids with this tumor that can’t.

I’d like to share a few exciting things happening that will help make a difference!

As mentioned in my last blog post, I’m painting. A lot. Last September I started an online auction with all proceeds from the sale of my artwork going directly to The Cure Starts Now. I’m thrilled to say that my fundraising page, through the sale of art and other donations, is approaching a whopping $150,000! I’ve become a designated warrior with The Cure Starts Now. You can check out my story and personal page HERE.

Several months ago, Love From Companies, a Minnesota-based retail store, announced Art For Good, a campaign that partners with local artists to sell exclusive products in-store and online. As an artist, cancer research advocate, breast cancer survivor and brain cancer patient, I have been chosen as their first featured artist!

My designs can be found on 30 products in the Art For Good collection including bags, coffee mugs, greeting cards, prints and apparel and sold in shops and airport stores across multiple states.

Love From Companies will donate 15% of all proceeds from the sale of my designs to The Cure Starts Now. Take a peek at my artist page and video HERE and if you’re inspired, buy something!

As for my health, I still count my blessings every day. I’m partnering with my doctors on a few new treatment protocols. I’m working. I’m painting. I’m spending time with family and friends and I’ve already started enjoying warm weather and boating season on the lake!

I feel the love from all of you and appreciate the calls and emails. However, at times it can be overwhelming updating everyone separately. If you have good news to share or updates of your life, I would love to hear it! When I have updates to share, I will share them with you here, on The Joy Phenomenon.

Good vibes only,
Lisa