DEER PARK — Lilly Oncology On Canvas, an art exhibition honoring the journeys people face when confronted by a cancer diagnosis, will be on display from Aug. 9 to 20 at the Martin-O”Neil Cancer Center, 10 Woodland Road in Deer Park. This free public exhibit, which is touring communities nationwide, will showcase 25 select pieces of art from the Oncology On Canvas competition.
A reception tea takes place from 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 12.
Launched in 2004, the Lilly Oncology On Canvas art competition and exhibition provides everyone affected by cancer — those who have been diagnosed with any cancer, their healthcare providers, family members, friends and caregivers — the opportunity to express the life-affirming changes that give their cancer journey meaning and to share their journey through art. The themes range from hope to fear, to the loss of individualism, to the support of family and friends, to the memory of those lost, to the perseverance of those who survive.
The traveling exhibition of art is currently touring hospitals, cancer centers, patient advocacy group meetings, and other venues nationwide.
Oncology On Canvas is presented by Lilly Oncology, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that improve the care of people living with cancer, in partnership with the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS), which advocates for quality cancer care for all Americans and provides tools that empower people affected by cancer to advocate for themselves. This exhibit is made possible by the participation of the Martin-O”Neil Cancer Center, which provides a full spectrum of outpatient cancer treatment services on the campus of St. Helena Hospital Deer Park. For information about Lilly Oncology On Canvas visit www.LillyOncologyOnCanvas.com.
