International Photographer, Relive Photography Boston North Carolina New York Wedding Photography: Flashes of Hope at Tufts University The Children's Cancer Hospital

Monday, November 14, 2011

Flashes of Hope at Tufts University The Children's Cancer Hospital

9:37 PM | Posted by Laura Parent of Relive Photography

For a few moments, it doesn't seem like a hospital. Children who haven't wanted to get out of bed are suddenly laughing and smiling. And, nurses take a break from administering medicine to join in the fun. The joy on their faces surely made me realize the profound effect this makes on these children's day. http://www.flsahesofhope.org We visited the transplant unit in order to photograph a few of the children that simply could not get out of bed.

Each month our volunteers transform hospital playrooms, waiting areas and even hallways into photography studios. Talented make-up artists help the children and their moms look and feel their best. Then each child is photographed individually and with their closest supporters - siblings, parents and often a favorite nurse.

Each family is presented with framed enlargements, proofs and a CD of all the images so they can make additional prints. Thanks to the efforts of hundreds of volunteers, all services are provided free of charge.

A Flashes of Hope portrait is much more than a picture on the wall. It's an indescribable treasure that forever preserves the grace, dignity and beauty of each child.