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Splashes of Hope Receives Award For Its Largest Mural Ever

Richard — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:15:08 +0000

United Cerebral Palsy of Suffolk is awarding Splashes of Hope with a Life Without Limits Award for our work on their mural project which was completed last month. From July 11-22, Splashes of Hope painted the mural at UCP of Suffolk’s Childrens Center, which was the largest mural Splashes of Hope has created to date.

The team of staff and volunteer artists spent 10 twelve-hour days in the facility’s playroom, a former school gymnasium, painting each of the four gigantic walls with a mural of a different season. Each season features the Childrens Center’s mascot, the Honey Bear.

Below are images of the process Splashes of Hope went through to produce this beautiful and cheerful artwork. While painting, the artists were visited by the young students of the facility, who frequently assisted in the painting process.

The Life Without Limits Award will be presented to Founder & Executive Director Heather Buggee and Board of Trustees President Brian Yudewitz at UCP of Suffolk’s Gala Dinner Dance on October 28th, 2011 at Flowerfield in St. James, NY. More details can be found here.

The Mission of United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Suffolk is to Advance the Independence, Productivity, and Full Citizenship of People with Cerebral Palsy and other Disabilities.

The Children’s Center is in the forefront of Early Intervention, Preschool, and School Age programming, serving approximately 100 infants and children with disabilities annually. The Center is a designated MOVE (Mobility Opportunity Via Education) charter model site and boasts other specialty programs such as a feeding program – Food Exploration And Sensory Techniques (F.E.A.S.T.), and assistive technology services. The Children’s Center continues to introduce new and innovative programs designed to meet the needs of Long Island’s children and their families. Visit The Children’s Center at www.thechildrenscenter-ucp.org

This mural project was sponsored by attendees of Splashes of Hope’s 2011 Annual Gala and Art Auction in Sayville, NY. Sponsors included:

Theresa M. Santmann
The Estee Lauder Companies
Dawn L. Hargraves
Christopher Wright
Diana Fogarty
Michael Clancy
Harry Mosoff
Joseph Razzano
Edward J. Nitkewicz
Lew Rice
Andy Serpanos
Roman Krawczyk
Steve Yawney
Tom Myers
Derrick Williams
Harry Tilton
Bernadette Colonna
Meredith Fisher
Dorothy M. Bagnato, CPA
Drew Semon
Mike McMahon
Arthur Wardally
Peter Sloggatt
Eric Kopp
The Honorable. Robert Ross
JoAnn Hickey
Jadwiga Krawczyk
Kushnick & Associates, PC

A Sad Farewell to Brian Fiedler!

Richard — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:44:36 +0000

It is with mixed emotions that we bid farewell (but not forever!) and congratulations to our volunteer extraordinaire, Brian Fiedler. A graduate of Cornell University, with over 60 hours of post baccalaureate work at Stony Brook, he is beginning an exciting new phase of his life, that of a pre-med student at LECOM in Bradenton, Florida. Because he is such a humble person, we’ll gladly do the boasting on his behalf…

Brian has been an invaluable volunteer since he first assisted painting murals four years ago. He readily admits that it once took him two weeks to paint a blowfish in an ocean scene, but from that rather humble beginning, he has graduated into being our “king of the castle,” where he is currently completing 40 ceiling tiles for our Huntington Hospital project. He works quickly and efficiently, and has perfected his own style; the backgrounds are airbrushed in subtle, opaque colors and the foregrounds hand painted with intricate and delicate figures. He is a self-taught artist and loves to try new things, just for the challenge of figuring them out.Brian states that his involvement at Splashes of Hope has “no downside,” and he looks upon his involvement at Splashes as leaving a legacy of hope. He loves the camaraderie, and will do anything that is asked of him, be it prepping for murals, driving the Splashes van, face painting, painting and installing murals… and all with a smile! (And does he have ANY idea how much he resembles Derek Jeter?) We know that he will bring the same commitment, generosity, kindness, and enthusiasm to his work in medicine.

Heather Buggee describes Brian as a “beacon of light. He possesses a unique combination of talent and compassion in both arts and sciences.” She further stated, “The Huntington Hospital ICU staff has already seen Brian’s ceiling tiles make a difference. Patients, when coming out of anesthesia, need to reorient themselves. Focusing on Brian’s ceiling tiles helps them accomplish this in a positive and nonthreatening way.”

Although Brian will be moving to Florida, he is adamant that he will remain a Splashes volunteer, painting ceiling tiles for local Splashes projects. The Southeast branch of our organization looks forward to stalking (er, keeping in touch with) him… so, it’s farewell, but not goodbye!

Splashes to Complete Project at St. Charles Hospital

Richard — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:32:07 +0000

Next week, Splashes of Hope’s team of artists are going to finish their project at St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson, NY. Murals have already been installed in the Pediatric ER Waiting Room; next week our colorful murals will Splash the walls of three treatment rooms and the hallways just outside.

This project was supported by Astoria Federal Savings and St. Charles Hospital, with special thanks to volunteers Sarah Baecher, Diana Fogarty and Sandy Romano.

Splashes at UCP of Suffolk

Richard — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:57:52 +0000

From July 11-22, Splashes of Hope has a group of artists heading to Commack, where they will be painting the walls of the playroom at UCP of Suffolk’s Childrens Center! In this former school gymnasium, each of the four immense walls will represent one of the four seasons, including images of the school’s mascot, the Honey Bear.

The Mission of United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Suffolk is to Advance the Independence, Productivity, and Full Citizenship of People with Cerebral Palsy and other Disabilities.

This mural project has been sponsored by attendees of Splashes of Hope’s 2011 Annual Gala and Art Auction in Sayville, NY. Sponsors included:

Splashes Of Hope Publishes Book for Hospitalized Children

admin — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:19:58 +0000

Last year, a team of artists came together to create Friend on the Mend, an 80-page coloring and activity book designed to address the needs of hospitalized children. Friend on the Mend tells the story of Alice the Elephant and her trip to the hospital. When Alice’s friends paint a mural for her, her spirits are lifted at once, and she is reminded of all that awaits outside the hospital walls. Alice’s story parallels Splashes of Hope’s pursuit of enhancing the healing process by providing medical and social service facilities with works of art.

Copies of Friend on the Mend, enclosed in a gift bag which includes a monkey hand-puppet with a pocket full of crayons, are available for purchase below.

Radiology Gets Splashed

admin — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 00:04:11 +0000

Children’s Hospital and Research Center Oakland Newsletter

New York Post – Paint a Smile

admin — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 23:56:18 +0000

Cheer for Hospital Kids

By RITA DELFINER

Read the full article in the New York Post at: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/paint_smile_0QFsyUYZe1trYlqxfl2tiJ#ixzz0yCJJySy1