Two Delicate Lives

© Diane M. Black

Two Delicate Lives

Uploaded: December 28, 2004 19:36:12

Description

Photograph of my neighbor Evan under going chemotherapy for Leukemia holding one of my handraised Monarchs. This photo inspired me to create a calendar for Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital honoring the inspiration of these young fighters. 100% of the procedes goes to the Pediatric Oncology Unit.
I believe God had his hand in this one!

Comments

Sharon Day December 28, 2004

Adorable image!!!! It's so heart wrenching to see a child have to endure such illness! Outstanding capture! #199933

Jim Kinnunen level-classic December 28, 2004

Wonderful image of life!!! #1000849

Rob Bishop December 28, 2004

This is a wonderful image, Diane, and a very worthwhile effort on your part.
Best of luck with the calendar. #1000937

Leanne M.E. Boyd December 28, 2004

I believe she did as well Diane! Wonderful image! #1000958

Diane Dupuis December 29, 2004

Very touching photo and inspiring message. Keep up the great work! #1001200

Diane M. Black December 29, 2004

Thank you all for your kind words. As you can see, the beauty is not from any skills, but from these gifts from God! I'm glad to say Evan is going well and the 11 children I photographed are all inspirations and the calendar has brought in over $32,000 in profit to the Piediatric unit since November!!
i hope everyone finds inspiration in this image! #1001556

RoxAnne E. Franklin December 29, 2004

Diane,
You are an inspiration to the photography world. You are someone who is using your god given talent to give back to his children. I applaud you! This photograph is for touching and makes me remember how very lucky I am to be given a gift of phtography and to be able to use it in a constructive way. You inspire me.
And where can a person such as myself purchase a calendar? #1001564

Larry Lawhead level-deluxe December 29, 2004

Great shot, Diane!! Wonderful expression on the boy!

LarryL #1001611

Kara L. Hendricks December 29, 2004

What an amazing idea. These children are faced with so much in their young lives. So many people are out of touch with the struggle. Great way to use your gift to honor others... #1001644

Audrea Telkamp December 29, 2004

This is so beautiful and touching Diane!! I would also love to purchase one of your calendars - please post where to order one from!! #1002763

Amanda Olson December 29, 2004

I want a calender too!!! This picture made me cry. :( Situations like those suck, big time! The children, and their parents ahve to go through much... They're little hero's to me. Anyway, beautiful shot; I love the bright colors and clarity. Ssuch a prcious moment. #1002783

Diane M. Black December 30, 2004

I am so touched by many of you inquiring how to purchase the calendar!
I created it for Arnold Palmer Hospital.
The calendars sell for $15 and 100% benefit the piedatric oncology unit.
The foundation web site is:
www.foundation.orlandoregional.org/
events/
Click on the image of the calendar, which is Evan or where it says "order information" or contact Melissa Anthony at manthony@orhs.org or 321-841-8022
Thank you all for your support!! Diane #1003256

Lisa Deaton January 02, 2005

What a wonderful thing to do!!! I have a very good friend whose Daughter is fighting leukemia. This image is beautiful!!! #1010147

Roseann E. Dreasher January 18, 2005

Talk about bittersweet..this is so wonderful in many ways...congrats! #1042075

Dale Ann Cubbage January 18, 2005

What a moving and lovely image and story! I hope your calendar raises lots of money to bless these young warriors as they fight on to victory! My prayers are with Evan!

Congrats on this great finalist!

da #1042519

Diane M. Black January 18, 2005

Thank you all for your words of kindness!
I am so thankful many of you see the inspiration I see in the image and hope in Evans eyes.
And I'm so excited to he it choosen as a Fianist!!! #1043507

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic January 18, 2005

Congratulations Diane! You are such a kind person, we need more persons like you. Best Regards,
Amalia #1043800

Kathleen Clemons January 18, 2005

A beautiful and touching image, Diane. Congratulations. :) #1044804

Sharon Day January 18, 2005

Congratulations, Diane!!! Good luck next round! #1045327

Kelly Heaton January 19, 2005

Nicely done and CONGRATULATIONS Diane! God Bless you for your work and God Bless Evan and his family..... #1048242

Susana Matos January 20, 2005

this is sooooooooooo beautiful!!! So tender! Hope the calendar will have lots of success!
Congratulations on this finalist!!
Cheers from Portugal, Su #1051753

Patricia (Pat) C. Exum January 27, 2005

Congratulations Diane! This certainly brought tears to my eyes. I hope Evan is doing well. Children are such troopers when illness strikes them.

Pat
#1065974


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