Kids & Art uses the power of the arts and creativity to mitigate stress, anxiety, and trauma induced from diagnosis and treatment of pediatric cancer and other critical medical conditions.
Our vision is for an integrated care model where participation in the arts is part of a regular treatment plan for all critically ill pediatric patients.
Pediatric patients with cancer and other medical conditions, their siblings, families, and support teams.
Kids Get Cancer
Source: American Cancer Society
Source: American Childhood Cancer Organization
Source: National Cancer Institute
Source: Children’s Cancer Cause
Source: Children’s Cancer Cause
Art Heals
Our Research shows that Kids & Art programming addresses the physical and psychosocial needs of the pediatric oncology population.
Founder and CEO, Purvi Shah
Although the pain of losing Amaey is as fierce and difficult today as it was on his last day, I find comfort knowing that because of Amaey’s journey, thousands of other children and families facing childhood cancer have been supported and cared for through our work, and the support of our generous donors.
The Kids & Art Foundation is Amaey’s legacy and I’m very proud to be able to honor his life by spreading joy and healing through the arts.
The Kids & Art Foundation is Amaey’s legacy and I’m very proud to be able to honor his life by spreading joy and healing through the arts.
Parent of a pediatric cancer survivor
Kids & Art presents wonderful programs for children affected by cancer. There's a way that cancer attacks the whole family. Our children suffered through cancer: one got the treatments, the other became isolated. At workshops they were able to work with artists to express themselves wordlessly and respond from their hearts. The whole experience was very empowering and healing. Thank you so much for creating this place for kids affected by cancer to shape their world.