This turned up in the BSR mailbox, and we’d be remiss if we didn’t share it with the community at large. If you can help, please do.
Greetings Fellow Industry Artists
Alex Simmons here.
As you know, I have a tendency to try and help worthwhile programs that deal with children and teens. Many of you have participated in my Kids Comic Con and Color of Comics events, bringing a great deal of fun and creative discovery to young people from the US to Africa. In fact, this coming weekend a group of artists and myself will be dazzling the eyes, minds, and (hopefully) hearts of the children at Ronald McDonald House in New York.
Well, I’ve found another program that needs our assistance. It’s a little different than usual because it is a facility for women undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
In New York City, Lenox Hill hospital has recently established the Institute for Comprehensive Breast Care, a place where women with breast cancer can receive cutting edge treatment in a supportive and soothing atmosphere.
Breast Cancer effects women of all ages and races, and unfortunately, uniformly inflicts terror in those that have to face the disease head- on. Quite often children find themselves facing that fear with their mothers, some times sitting in the waiting area while she meets with a doctor.
The goal of the Institute is to create a place where women can feel inspired and empowered, and gain the strength they need to forge forward on their battle to overcome the disease. They also want the children to find some cheerful or uplifting distractions while they wait.
That’s why they asked me to help put together a permanent exhibit of comic art to adorn the walls of the center. These would be images of super heroines and heroes, as well as comical characters to lighten the spirits of all who walk through their halls.
To accomplish this task I am soliciting a donation of original comic art, or digital images (300 dpi to allow prints to be enlarge and displayed).
Comics are a popular medium for entertainment — but they can also be a powerful tool for healing. Please help.
For further information, please email me at this address, or call (718-601-0371).
Thank you.
I am no artist, but I thought I’d give my own example, in the spirit of this (apologies to Amanda Connor and DC Comics). I personally have a friend who had to get a mastectomy due to her cancer not being detected soon enough, I know something like this would have cheered her up while she was in recovery. So again, if you’re an artist and you can help, please contact Alex at Alex@SimmonsHereAndNow.com or phone him at the number above. If you’re not an artist, refer them to this so they can contribute. Every little bit helps!
