Local ties lead to a major gift for Neighborhood Cancer Connection
Nine Greenville artists recently made a donation of 20 significant works to Neighborhood Cancer Connection, which provides non-clinical support for cancer patients and families. The organization, formerly the Cancer Society of Greenville County, opened its new space on Mills Avenue in 2024.
“We have a stunning new space, but our walls were nearly bare,” says Lisa Colby, executive director of the organization that offers services including financial aid, counseling, and mental health support.
Local photographers Barry Peters and Charles Brewster had donated a few pieces when the facility opened, but many of the rooms had blank walls. Blair Miller, chair emeritus, shared that fact with artist Emily M. Randolph, who then donated some of her art and reached out to friends to find more. One of those friends, Everett Waldrep of Everett King Design, pointed her to Oye Studios, a neighboring business.
Before long, the roster of art donors included Signe and Genna Grushovenko, Patricia DeLeon, Rey Alfonso, Glory Day McSharry, Michelle Jardines, Maridel Shaw, and Joseph Bradley.
“It came together quickly,” Colby says, “because these artists are not only consummate professionals, but generous spirits who know the intrinsic value of their work: to heal, uplift, and inspire. I’m very proud that Greenville has so many artists that deeply care about our community.”
Learn more about Neighborhood Cancer Connection at nccgreenville.org.
