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| Art of Elysium Music Program |
About a year ago I really wanted to find a charity to work with. Several friends told me about a non-profit organization called
ART OF ELYSIUM
www.theartofelysium.org which encourages working actors, artists and musicians to voluntarily dedicate their time and talent to children who are battling serious medical conditions. In doing this, it helps children have an outlet to cope with the difficult emotions they might be going through with their illness and hospitalization. The first event I ever participated in was their Special Olympics at Lowman School. My heart melted that day because of these beautiful children and I felt so honored to have gotten to experience an event that meant so much to these kids. After that I started doing animated story telling and improv workshops at various schools and hospitals where volunteers go room to room and try to brighten up the kids' day with laughter. This organization also puts together amazing events like prom and Girl Talk, which is close to my heart. Girl Talk helps young girls ages 9-18, who suffer from facial disfigurement and scarring to build their confidence with a 8-10 week support program that has an arts-based approach to help improve their self-esteem. I couldn't have been more proud of my buddy on graduation day when she showed such empowerment, all because this program. Art of Elysium is so special to me, and I honestly think anyone who gets involved in it will feel the same way.
For anyone interested in volunteering with this organization or wanting
to become a volunteer artist, please contact Program Director, Leslie Culp at
lculp@theartofelysium.org.
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| Special Olympics |
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| Animated Story Telling |
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| My buddy & me at Girl Talk |
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