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

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.      

Thank you Flashes of Hope for including me in this wonderful project.