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Flashes of Hope

Posted in Comings and goings, Diary, Life, Work with tags , , , , , on July 21, 2010 by erichason

The first time I volunteered for Flashes of Hope I photographed patients and their families at NYU Medical Center’s Pediatric

Cancer Center.  Yesterday I drove out to Sunrise Day Camp on Long Island and photographed the kids at summer camp.  Amazing kids, amazing counselors, amazing organization.

Here are some photos….

When I asked the camper what was his favorite thing about camp, without a moment’s hesitation he replied “Cory” (his counselor).

Flashes of Hope

Posted in Comings and goings, Diary, Life, Work with tags , , , , on April 16, 2010 by erichason

Shooting for Flashes of Hope was a transformative experience.

The Cleveland based charity arranges for photographers to set up in juvenile cancer wards and photograph
patients and their children.

I was invited to shoot at NYU Medical Center.

It was a very emotional day.  I had to compose myself three or four times.  The kids, families, hospital staff
and Flashes of Hope coordinators are incredible.  When I was thanked for participating I felt like I was the one
who should be giving them thanks.

It renews your perspective of what is really is a problem, the definition of love, enjoy every moment, and count your blessings.

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