There’s a saying, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” People are sharing their stories in ways they’ve never been able to before.
“I live each day more simply. I try not to think about all that could happen. I think about what I have and what I enjoy.”
— Doug, Caregiver
“Everything went blurry, but in the chaos, there are extreme thoughts and feelings that are so sharp.”
— Henry, Artist, Kidney Cancer, and Caregiver
“Even after my vocal cord surgery, I can’t sing. It’s changed me, but I had to accept my new normal. Otherwise, what would I do?”
— Terry, Lung Cancer
“My whole life felt as if I was living in darkness, but through my cancer journey, I realized there was a light…Jesus.”
— May, Lung Cancer
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What’s your story? Almost everyone’s life has been touched by cancer, each in a unique way. Submit your story for a chance to join the PortrAIts of Cancer gallery, taking part in a visual legacy of people and their lives, told through art.
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ABOUT PORTRAITS OF CANCERTM
The PortrAIts of Cancer™ initiative pairs people with renowned digital artist, Henry Daubrez, who uses different art tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to develop one-of-a-kind portraits that bring emotions to life and transcend the boundaries of the spoken word for display in a digital art gallery.
With each unique portrait, Henry merges personal stories and modern technology into a visual art piece, redefining perceptions and revealing the intricate narrative of a person’s life that has also been touched by cancer.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
HENRY DAUBREZ
Henry Daubrez, a native of Namur, Belgium, is a husband, a father of two children, a creative director, and an artist. As the CEO of DOGSTUDIO/DEPT®, Henry leads an award-winning, multi-national team who have long stood at the leading edge of creativity and innovation, pushing the boundaries of digital art and creating immersive experiences that inspire emotional connections through the marriage of technology and visual storytelling.
THE PARTNERS
PortrAIts of Cancer brings together organizations committed to supporting and caring for the whole person, not just the cancer diagnosis.
ARCUS BIOSCIENCES
Arcus Biosciences, a global biopharmaceutical company developing new medicines for people with cancer, is partnering with the cancer community to create personalized portraits that capture people and the impact of cancer.
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DEBBIE’S DREAM FOUNDATION
Debbie’s Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about stomach cancer, advancing funding for research, and providing education and support internationally to patients, families, and caregivers. DDF seeks as its ultimate goal to make the cure for stomach cancer a reality.
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LUNGEVITY
LUNGevity, the nation’s leading lung cancer organization, is transforming what it means to be diagnosed and live with lung cancer. LUNGevity seeks to make an immediate impact on quality of life and survivorship for everyone touched by the disease—while promoting health equity by addressing disparities throughout the care continuum.
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WORTH THE WAIT
Worth The Wait’s mission is to empower young adult cancer survivors on their path to parenthood. Worth the Wait provides financial support and educational resources for fertility treatments, adoption, and surrogacy while advocating for oncofertility within the healthcare system and beyond.
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