SAMBA WITH A PURPOSE: ELISABETH KÜBLER-ROSS FOUNDATION
Micheline Etkin (Ambassador for EKR) and I came together in our creative way and paired art + samba together to celebrate life and raise awareness/money to create the FIRST Elisabeth Kubler-Ross children’s hospice center in Brazil. I transformed two children’s stories (Lily + Corrine) into 3D art using some of their favorite themes (princesses, sparkles, starfish, etc.), as well as items from their personal life. I included Lily’s medical syringes that she uses to take her medication and Corrinne’s personal bow that raises awareness for her condition CMV. We all came together to show the beauty of one’s story through art. The goal was to raise money and have a portion of the art piece proceeds donated to the EKR Foundation. Arizona's Fox 10 Phoenix was there to capture the process.
About EKR Foundation:
The Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Foundation is 501(c)(3) non-profit organization inspired by the life of psychiatrist, humanitarian and hospice pioneer, Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross. Though Elisabeth is often described as the “creator of the Five Stages” she often referred to herself as the “life and living lady”. Many thousands of researchers, institutions, professionals, and grieving individuals have reached out to the Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Foundation since its inception in 2005. Many are looking for guidance and information as they look for help either for themselves or for those they serve.
