To the right of the above photo, you see the sculpture, Helping Hands by Gary Lee Price. It was placed in front of the Cone Health Cancer Center in recognition of the volunteerism by the Wesley Long Hospital Auxilary. At a cancer center, conversations often center around illness, procedures, medication, discomfort, and exorbitant prices. It can be hard to find something less emotional to discuss. Visual art is a brilliant solution to take one's mind off of sadness and worry- even if for a brief moment. Catch a glance of one of Gary Lee Prices sculptures and you are momentarily transported to a happier place. Mr. Price makes a lot of meaningful sculptures for the purpose of uplifting the human spirit.
If you are any near the Cancer Center on Friendly Avenue, stop by and see this sculpture and maybe volunteer to help in some little way. National Cancer Survivors' Day was celebrated this past Sunday (June 2nd). If you are a survivor, congratulations. If you or a loved one is still fighting the battle, we hope you take a few minutes every day to appreciate the beauty around you. When you least expect it, a helping hand will be there to lift you up.
It's good to know there is a special place to receive treatment and support if stricken by cancer. Your community seems to offer a helping hand in many ways to people in need.
Posted by: Oakland Daily Photo | Tuesday, June 04, 2013 at 05:40 PM