We build hope, strength and joy for those impacted by cancer through creative experience
and a place of reflection and renewal in the Art of Life Healing Garden.
About Our Mission
The Art of Life is passionate about GIVING HOPE to those impacted by cancer. In today’s world, cancer aims to steal our joy and rob us of hope, but we believe that growth and purpose can be found in and through life’s most difficult seasons.
About Our Mission
The Art of Life is passionate about GIVING HOPE to those impacted by cancer. In today’s world, cancer aims to steal our joy and rob us of hope, but we believe that growth and purpose can be found in and through life’s most difficult seasons.
Get Involved
In Art of Life Cancer Foundation’s healing arts programs we celebrate life and survivorship and spread hope!
Get Involved
In Art of Life Cancer Foundation’s healing arts programs we celebrate life and survivorship and spread hope!
Healing Garden
This is an innovative collaboration between the Art of Life Cancer Foundation, the City of Fresno, Fresno State, the medical and art communities, local philanthropists and a large band of eager volunteers.
Paint It Forward
In this unique program, participants celebrate life and survivorship when linked with outstanding local artists from the Central Valley to co-create beautiful works of art about life, hope and survivorship.
Survivor Gathering
One of the most anticipated events each year is Art of Life’s annual Survivor Gathering. Hundreds of survivors unite, regardless of diagnosis, oncologist or place of treatment for a powerful event that celebrates life.
Your opportunity to help those impacted by cancer
Our Mission: To inspire people impacted by cancer to connect and heal through creative expression.
Your opportunity to help those impacted by cancer
Our Mission: To inspire people impacted by cancer to connect and heal through creative expression.
Up And Coming Events
Pottery Class | August 18th, 2021
Pottery Class Date: August 18th, 2021 8.30am - 11.30am Location: Healing Garden, Woodward Park More information to come! Sign up link will be available closer to event date, please check back or visit http://santehealthfoundation.org
Healing Garden Beautification Project | July 31st, 2021
Healing Garden Beautification Project Our 3-acre garden is solely maintained by volunteers, so we’re reliant on our community to keep it looking its best! This family friendly service project ensures the Healing Garden remains a beautiful environment for everyone to...
Painting Class | August 11th, 2021
Painting Class Date: August 11th, 2021 9am - 11am Location: Healing Garden, Woodward Park More information to come! Sign up link will be available closer to event date, please check back or visit http://santehealthfoundation.org
Art of Life Blog
Marilee’s Story
I was introduced to The Art of Life in 2014 by a friend heavily involved in the startup of the project. I had been recently diagnosed in late 2013 with MDS (a low-grade bone marrow cancer). I was looking for a way to become involved with a locally based cancer support...
Veronica’s Story
On September 16, 2019 I was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Breast Cancer. From that day on, my life and my thoughts changed drastically. The worst had come to me and my family because I am a wife, a mother, and a sister. I have 6 kids— 1 older, 1 special,...
Be Your Own Valentine: Self Care Ideas
Eat a healthy, nourishing meal Find some ideas here Limit your time on social media It can make a positive difference for your mental health! Relax over a warm cup of tea check out local favorites, Teazer and Little Leaf Tea Perfect your skincare routine we recommend...