Amidst the sterile walls of hospital halls,
Young patients find a way to heal their heart,
With paint and brush, they answer to the calls
Of art, a solace from the illness’ chart.
Their canvases a haven, free from falls,
A place where they can freely play their part,
And in their strokes, a glimmer of a smile,
A hope that life can still be worth the while.
The Real Me
I wish some of the things that happened to me didn’t happen
I wish I hadn’t been chosen to have cancer
I hate people staring at me
I fear dying
I need a psychotherapist for all the trauma I’ve been through
I dream one day my cancer will be gone
My Cage, My Love
My cage is my chemo
My cage is my depression
My cage is ignorance
My cage is my panic attacks
My cage is no independence
My cage is pain
My cage is my disabilities
My cage is my daily life
My love is my family
My love is telling jokes
My love is helping others
My love is animals
My love is making family proud
My love is God
My love is healing
Scared to tell you
Sad is when you are shocked in your heart
Sad is when you scream inside
Sad is when something horrible happened
Sad is when you feel a little bit angry
Sad is when you are mourning
Sad is like you never forget
Hope, Believe, Dream
Healing Hands
Tiger Mum
The mention of my child’s name
May bring tears to my eyes
But it never fails to bring
Music to my ears.
If you really are my friend
Let me hear the beautiful music of her name.
It soothes my broken heart
And sings to my soul.
Your Child Has Cancer
Joss searchlight inspired by art
We’ve always believed that Art is a wonderful way for people to express themselves. This is particularly true for children who are undergoing treatment for cancer; sometimes expressing their feelings in pictures gives them a much needed voice.
We’ve been very fortunate to be supported by some amazing artists
What is a child cancer hero?
A Hero appears strong even though they are feeling weak
A Hero has scars
A Hero wears a mask that they put on for others
A Hero says goodbye to cancer friends who don’t make it
A Hero lays still for painful tests
A Hero cries at night and in the shower so others don’t hear
A Hero still holds the sick bowl even though they’ve been sick for hours
A Hero washes their hands millions of times a day, as infection is never far away
A Hero has blood tests, biopsies, injections, surgeries & medicines
A Hero has anaesthetic every day for six weeks and wears a radiotherapy mask
A Hero feels lucky to be alive
