The Memory Box Program was started in 1998. Hand painted paper mache boxes are donated to local hospitals to give to parents who have lost their infants.
It eventually evolved from the 3 women who started it, into artists from all over the world, from the beginner to the very experienced donate their time and talent to ensure boxes are delivered to various participating hospitals throughout the world.
When I learned of this program, I knew I had to be a part of it.
This is a worthwhile cause for ANY artist, who would like to donate a box for hospital infant bereavement programs in and around the US. For more info, go to:
http://www.teraleigh.com/memoryboxes/
The following are a sampling of the boxes I have painted as my contributions to The Memory Box Program, my way of giving back. It is always bittersweet doing these, because of the reason for them…and unfortunately, there are always families in need of one, that have lost a child.
Let us hope that maybe one day, the demand for Memory Boxes won't be as great as it is today.
