Portraits for Charity™

(Dale Rutherford; RN, BA, C.Act. Nurse Manager, Ontario, Canada)

"The essence of American volunteerism is evident in people coming together to help other people in their own communities and communities abroad. Kristina, what a wonderful service you provide—assisting caring people with worthwhile causes. Your direct involvement through your artwork is a fabulous vehicle to help children and adult donors support charities and worthwhile causes they care about. You are rapidly becoming known for your tireless efforts to help organizations raise funds for charities through your art. Cheers to you and your partners in caring!" 

(Maya, grade 4; Union Elementary Vermont)

"Hi, I am one of the kids you worked with, in case you forgot my name. I think it is really cool that you put us on your web site!!! I got my copy of the poster already!!! I love it! I look forward to having everyone in the class including you, Mr. Crowely, Mr. Baker, Mr. Olmstead and Mrs. Kelley sign it in the border around the picture!~Maya!!!"

(Maya's sister Siena)

"Hi!! I am Maya's older sister, and I think that your project is an extremely educating and fun experience. I have heard SO much about it from Maya because she is SO excited about it!! Getting these fourth graders involved in raising money for a good cause, Muscular Dystrophy research, is great."


(Kim Brittenham; Ash's mother)

"What a Fun project!! Thank you so much to each of you for your role in this dynamic project. I am moved by what you have done for Ash's spirit and for supporting his desire for a cure for DMD to spare other future boys his frustration. This has been the hardest year yet for Ash, and being a degenerative condition, it gets harder from here on out. You have each given him some bright spots and I thank thank thank you."

(Windy Kelly; Ash's fourth grade teacher at Union Elementary.)

"Kristina, I want to tell you how grateful we are as to have had this wonderful artistic and educational opportunity!  What started out as a whimsical idea to paint tissue paper for Newton’s portrait, has turned into a wonderful Kid’s Care Project for us!  I am so thankful that you were willing to do a portrait centered around our classmate, Ash, who has muscular dystrophy. It has given us the opportunity to raise money for a cause that is truly close to our hearts!  We would never have had this experience if it wasn’t for you and your talent!   Not only did my class have an amazing time painting the tissue paper for the art work, but they have been writing about their experiences, making posters to market the printed art, and writing advertisements for both our school newsletter and bulletin.  Thanks to you, they are truly invested in this work!  What you are doing for charity is truly inspirational and I hope this expression of “giving” is truly recognized and appreciated. Thank you for sharing your passion and talent with us!" Sincerely, Windy Kelley