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The Hope Gallery: Beyond the Diagnosis

The Valerie Fund’s Patients Bring Childhood Cancer Stories to Life Through Art 

The Hope Gallery: Beyond the Diagnosis is a public art exhibition featuring artwork created by children supported by The Valerie Fund during art therapy sessions. Each piece reflects themes of hope, happiness, strength, and future dreams, illustrating how children experience healing beyond medical treatment alone.


The gallery invites visitors to slow down, listen, and engage with the stories behind the art, honoring the emotional, social, and developmental dimensions of childhood cancer care.

 

Date: Saturday, May 9

Time: 12:00PM-4:00pm

 

Painting Tomorrow’s Stories: Stories of Strength by The Valerie Fund’s
Patients
Color, Courage, and Childhood Cancer Awareness
Painting Tomorrow’s Stories is a Princeton University student-led art, storytelling, and fundraising initiative in partnership with The Valerie Fund, created to amplify the voices of children facing cancer and to support the comprehensive care their families receive.

Through patient artwork, shared stories, and a community color run, this series highlights life beyond the diagnosis: celebrating courage, creativity, and hope while raising critical funds for childhood cancer care and support.

Why We’re Fundraising
All proceeds from Painting Tomorrow’s Stories support The Valerie Fund’s mission to provide individualized medical, emotional, social, and developmental care to children with cancer and blood disorders at medical centers throughout NJ, NY and PA.

By supporting this initiative, you are helping ensure that children and families receive compassionate, comprehensive care throughout their journey. 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

$50 ea. Color Supporter

  • Name/logo recognition on the event website and digital materials
  • Inclusion on a shared “Wall of Thanks” displayed at the Hope Gallery and Color Run
  • A post-event thank-you email with photos and an impact summary of funds raised
  • Digital “Sponsor of Hope” certificate/thank-you note featuring scanned artwork created by a Valerie Fund patient
  • Name listed on a rotating digital slide displayed during the art gallery and post-run activities

Color Supporter

x $50

$100 ea. Courage Sponsor

  • Name/logo recognition on the event website and digital materials
  • Inclusion on a shared “Wall of Thanks” displayed at the Hope Gallery and Color Run
  • A post-event thank-you email with photos and an impact summary of funds raised
  • Digital “Sponsor of Hope” certificate/thank-you note featuring scanned artwork created by a Valerie Fund patient
  • Name listed on a rotating digital slide displayed during the art gallery and post-run activities
  • Option to dedicate sponsorship “In honor of” or “In memory of”

Courage Sponsor

x $100

$250 ea. Hope Sponsor

  • Name/logo recognition on the event website and digital materials
  • Inclusion on a shared “Wall of Thanks” displayed at the Hope Gallery and Color Run
  • A post-event thank-you email with photos and an impact summary of funds raised
  • All benefits above
  • Name/logo displayed at the Hope Gallery
  • Social media thank-you post
  • Opportunity to submit a short message of encouragement to be displayed at the gallery or along the race route
  • Artwork dedication signage (“This piece is supported by ___”) displayed at the Hope Gallery
  • Recognition on a dedicated sponsor page within the art calendar (if produced)

Hope Sponsor

x $250

$500 ea. Colors of Courage Sponsor

  • Name/logo recognition on the event website and digital materials
  • Inclusion on a shared “Wall of Thanks” displayed at the Hope Gallery and Color Run
  • A post-event thank-you email with photos and an impact summary of funds raised
  • All benefits above
  • Sponsorship of a specific color section of the run (e.g., Blue = Healing, Purple = Research) with signage explaining the theme
  • Logo or name included on select race signage and gallery materials
  • Featured recognition at the event opening
  • 2 complimentary race registrations

Colors of Courage Sponsor

x $500

$1,000 ea. Painting Tomorrow Sponsor

  • Name/logo recognition on the event website and digital materials
  • Inclusion on a shared “Wall of Thanks” displayed at the Hope Gallery and Color Run
  • A post-event thank-you email with photos and an impact summary of funds raised
  • All benefits above
  • Logo/name featured prominently on all event materials
  • Presenting sponsorship of either the Hope Gallery or the Colors of Courage Run
  • Opportunity to sponsor a gallery section (e.g., “Future Dreams”) or a key color run event component
  • Prominent recognition across event materials and during opening remarks
  • Inclusion as a named supporter within the art calendar (cover or inside front page)
  • 4 complimentary race registrations

Painting Tomorrow Sponsor

x $1,000

Additional Donation $

  • Make a donation of your own amount!

If you would like to pay by check or if you have a question call 973-761-0422 or email bflanders@thevaleriefund.org

What Our Kids Say About Us

“There were many difficult visits that were distressing, but the patience and warmth of the entire staff helped tremendously.”

- Theo

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