Marieke Mertz Art & Illustration - Presents of Love - Art that celebrates Simple Joys
  • Welcome
  • About
  • Paintings
  • Handmade
  • Illustrations
  • Blog

Today is the day....

2/28/2017

2 Comments

 
... you can make a difference for a sweet 7 year old girl in my family. You see, just a few months ago, Maddison’s days were filled with gymnastics, attending 2nd grade and playing with her sister and dogs. Then, on November 18th, Maddison was diagnosed with Stage 4 Glioblastoma Multiforme Cancer.  Glioblastoma is a very rare and difficult to treat cancer.  While battling cancer is so extremely challenging already, the family has had to battle with the health insurance company to get coverage for the chemotherapy drugs Maddison’s oncologist has recommended. 

Hearing her story really touched my heart.  I wanted to help but live too far away to help in a direct way.   Because I express my feelings through art, I created a drawing inspired by Maddison and her love for animals and the zoo.  

​I’m offering this drawing to you as a free printable that you can use as a coloring page for your kids or a decorative print to hang on the wall of your child’s bedroom or baby’s nursery.  You can download the pdf file simply by clicking on the image below and print from your home computer or at local print shop.  
However, if you choose to download the printable, I ask that you please consider making a donation to Maddison’s gofundme campaign. Maddison is so strong and brave but she could really use a miracle right now.  The gofundme campaign will help pay for the overwhelming medical expenses.  Any donation will be appreciated!  Your donation will bring hope and make a difference.  
Thank you so much!
Girl with Elephant
This printable is my gift to you but please consider making a donation to help Maddison!
2 Comments
Rens en Anne-Marie
2/28/2017 01:53:54 pm

Very good initiative. We hope it will be a succes. We join you!

Reply
Marieke link
3/10/2017 12:58:32 pm

Thank you SO much!! I appreciate it very much!

Reply



Leave a Reply.

Copyright 2020 mariekemertz.com / presentsoflove.com 
All Rights Reserved. Images may not be used without permission of the artist.

Privacy Policy & Terms
  • Welcome
  • About
  • Paintings
  • Handmade
  • Illustrations
  • Blog