On Sunday, October 4, we gathered at Ruth’s Chris Steak House in South Barrington with some of our most loyal supporters to celebrate 10 years of Art Helps Heal. Guests enjoyed a hands-on drawing activity led by Shirley, a lively silent auction where every item found a home, and the chance to meet our new patient advisor, Drew; all in support of creative healing for young hearts.

On May 28, 100 Women Who Care Villa Park generously donated $8,800 to Art Helps Heal after hearing Rosie Colucci’s powerful story of how our kits support her healing journey. Their gift helps us bring more creative comfort and hope to young patients and their families.

As our young patients grow and change, our healing kits grow with them; offering new projects that match their age, interests, and emotional needs. This post shares how we adapt art activities over time so creativity can keep supporting their healing journey at every stage.

Art Helps Heal brought a jewelry making workshop to the pediatric cardiology unit, giving the parents of the hospitalize patients a chance to create wearable matching art while they rest and recover. With beads, charms, and lots of heart, this project turned a hospital day into a moment of connection, creativity, and calm.

Art therapy gives teen patients a safe, creative way to process big feelings, tell their stories, and reclaim a sense of control during treatment. This post explores how simple art projects and kits can support their emotional well being when life feels overwhelming.

Art therapy kits make the healing power of creativity accessible at home, helping people express emotions, reduce stress, and discover more about themselves. This post explores how art therapy works, what to look for in a kit, and simple ways to start your own creative healing routine.