Junior League of McAllen, Inc.

ARTS IN MEDICINE ROOM
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THE VANNIE E. COOK JR. 
CHILDREN'S CANCER & HEMATOLOGY CLINIC

     In 2006, the Junior League of McAllen granted $59,025 to the Vannie E. Cook Jr. Children's Cancer & Hematology Clinic.  These monies met the growing need at the clinic for the Arts in Medicine program by enabling the clinic to expand the program's area during a building renovation.  Volunteers work with young patients and their siblings so that they can focus on creativity and expression rather than their next or current treatment.  Funds were also used to partially fund an onsite laboratory for the clinic.

     The Arts in Medicine program at the Vannie E. Cook Jr. Children's Cancer & Hematology Clinic is a project of the Junior League of McAllen.  Volunteers provide an avenue for the children to express themselves and help the treatment time pass a little quicker.  They organize art supplies, choose age appropriate art projects for patients and their siblings, and work one-on-one with the young patients on arts and crafts - both in the waiting area and during lengthy treatments.  Volunteers also assist the children with completing artwork for the “Making a Mark” competition each year.

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Art supply donations are always welcome.  The art nook adjoins the pediatric infusion area.