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Tracy’s Kids the art of healing . . .

Annual Report 2010

Art Therapy for young cancer patients and their families.

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A Message From Matthew Gerson, Chair of the Board of Trustees Dear Friends, Thank you to all of Tracy’s Kids’ generous supporters — you are the cornerstone of our present and future success. Because of your support we are able to provide pediatric art therapy programs to help young cancer patients and their families cope with the emotional stress and trauma surrounding cancer and its treatment. We are proud to be integrated into the fabric of four Washington area clinics – the Georgetown University Medical Center’s Lombardi Cancer Center, the Children’s National Medical Center in both Washington and Fairfax, and the Life With Cancer program at Fairfax/Inova Hospital. In 2010 we provided 9,629 hours of art therapy, 574 hours of team consultation, and 14,694 patient contacts tailored to the individual kids and their needs – all at no cost to the families —and will do even more in 2011. And we couldn’t have done it without your help. As many of you know, I was diagnosed with cancer when I was ten years old. Back then, the focus was solely on tackling the disease – not the emotional toll it imposed. Throughout the year I hear stories that make me proud of how we have helped move pediatric cancer treatment toward more comprehensive healing. For example, about a year ago I bumped into someone I used to work with who told me

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that his young son was battling cancer and that the art therapy program at Children’s Clinic in Fairfax was an invaluable benefit not only to that little boy but also to his older sister. When I saw him recently he said, “I think about you every time I go to the clinic – I always wonder if you appreciate how important Tracy’s Kids is to my kids.” In September, the team at Life with Cancer sent me a heartwarming video that really captures why we do what we do. Please take two minutes – literally -- to look at the link on our website (www.tracyskids.org) to a video about a little girl who works with the art therapist that Tracy’s Kids funds. The little girl cries when talking about the art therapy program explaining that she is “happy to have a friend like Miss Jean.” And her Mom says art was “the only thing that helped Natalie go through the whole thing because it really diverted her mind.” Back in June, Tracy sent the Board a note asking for special help for two of the kids at Lombardi. In one case, a relapsed patient who Tracy worked with in the late nineties wanted to experience Starcraft II, a videogame not scheduled for release for several months. We went to the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) -- which represents the videogame industry and supports us financially. ESA made a few calls and the patient was given special access to the “Beta” version used to test the

game and look for bugs. His assessment – “the game ROCKS!!!!!!!!” Tracy also asked if we could do anything for an eight year old who is a “HUUUUUUUGE fan of Justin Bieber.” Well, he happens to be an artist with the company I work for -- the Universal Music Group – and Justin furnished us with a personalized, signed hat and poster – to add to the

40 posters of him already in the little girl’s room. We loved opening pictures that show tears of joy on our girl, her Mom, Tracy and everyone else at Lombardi lucky enough to be there when she opened the package. Lastly, I want to share a story that reflects the cycle of giving. A remarkable young woman who was treated at Children’s Hospital as a patient became an advocate and a donor by asking our art therapists if they could put together an art show. People from all around the hospital visited the exhibition, bought art, and raised $1,500 for a patient activity fund. It all came together very quickly, and the girl died

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three days after the show. But by then she knew that she had created a legacy with her art that gave joy to others who have suffered hardships as she had. On Tuesday, February 8, 2011, the Tracy’s Kids community will hold its sixth annual Courage Award recognizing a public person who exemplifies the strength, dignity and perseverance necessary to face the daily challenges imposed by cancer and its treatment. Past recipients include Arlen Specter, Marcelle Leahy, Barbara and Tim Johnson, John McCain and Debbie Wasserman Schultz. The award is always presented at our movie themed fundraising event – “And the Winner Is…” -- where our guests walk the red carpet before eating, drinking and then viewing one of seven nominated and award winning films that we will screen during the heart of Hollywood’s award season. This year we will present the Courage Award to Congresswoman Sue Myrick. We hope you can join us there. With appreciation for both past and future contributions and support, Matt

The “Wishing Tree” outside the art room at CNMC. The leaves are inscribed with wishes and hopes from patients, staff and visitors.

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Tracy's Kids helps young cancer patients and their families cope with the emotional stress and trauma of cancer and its treatment. Our Art Therapy programs are located in the treatment centers where kids go for chemo and checkups. We strive to ensure that the children and families we serve are emotionally equipped to fight cancer as actively as possible—and are prepared for the time when they are cancer free. Today, well over 70% of children diagnosed with cancer will beat the disease and live the overwhelming majority of their lives cancer free. Tracy's Kids is dedicated to helping to ensure that the children we serve are ready to live full, happy and healthy lives.

Offered at four locations, and at no cost to the patient, Tracy’s Kids uses art therapy to help young patients express their feelings and reflect on their treatment experiences. Our child-centered, open studio approach for inpatients and outpatients allows us to interact with the children while they are receiving infusions and other treatments. Because we know that the entire family is affected when a child has cancer, our program includes parents, siblings and other family members.

The program—which began at the Lombardi Cancer Center in 1991 and is based on the model developed there—employs Master's trained, Board Certified art therapists to address the multi-faceted needs of children with cancer through art therapy and play. The Art Therapists work directly with physicians, nurses and other medical personnel and are integrated members of each child's treatment team.

Our Mission

“Coming down and sitting at the art table is like sitting down at the kitchen table, sitting down with aunts and uncles, finding out what’s going on.” (Mother of girl, age 16)

“You know, it is pretty amazing. This is all free—the art therapy, the art supplies—we can do whatever we want and we never have to pay for it!” (nine-year old patient)

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“. . .to engage the patients and their families in artistic pursuits . . .is remarkable. On the surface, these activities serve to take their minds off the harsh truth of their existence; on another, deeper level, they allow children a modicum of control in a world where there is so little, and a sense of normalcy where there is none.” Dr. Marianna Horn, Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders of Northern Virginia

“'Even though I have seen the Tracy's Kids Program function at Georgetown for almost 15 years, its powerful and positive impact on children battling cancer and other life threatening blood disorders never fails to amaze me! It is a gift for the children and families that come to

our clinic at Georgetown and it’s hard to imagine what we would do without it!” --Dr. Aziza Shad, Division Chief, Pedaitric Hematology-Oncology, Lombardi Cancer Center

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Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center

The Art Therapy Program at Georgetown University Hospital’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center is where the Tracy’s Kids approach was developed. Two art therapists serve as integrated members of the treatment team, working with patients, siblings and caregivers in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The relatively small number of children treated at Georgetown allows for a highly individualized approach, including supporting patients transitioning back to school after long stretches of treatment, and leading staff development events for the treatment team. The Tracy’s Kids Art Therapists at Lombardi provided 3,236 patient contacts in 2010.

Children’s National Medical

Center, Washington, DC The Tracy’s Kids Program at CNMC is our first expansion program and our largest patient population. The two Tracy’s Kids Art Therapists at CNMC work with patients and families in the art room in the outpatient clinic, and at bedside in the bone marrow transplant and oncology and hematology inpatient units. Art therapy helps the children and families endure long stretches of isolation during bone marrow transplantation and helps patients and families feel at home in a large and complex system. The TK CNMC program provided 5,190 patient contacts in art therapy in 2010.

It makes my child incredibly happy! -Lombardi parent

Program Locations

It’s a beautiful thing in a place that nobody wants to be!” -Lombardi patient

“My child was upset. We began to draw and paint and it relaxed him.” CNMC parent

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Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders of Northern

Virginia The CCBD clinic is a program of Children’s National Medical Center. It is an out patient center providing infusions and evaluations to CNMC patients who live in Northern Virginia. The Tracy’s Kids Art Therapist works with individuals and groups of children receiving treatment in the colorful and kid-friendly art room in the infusion center at the clinic. The art therapist provides innovative programs for teenage patients and art activities to support clinic staff. The CCBD Art Therapist provided 3,336 patient contacts in 2010.

Inova Fairfax Hospital Life with Cancer Center,

Fairfax, Virginia

The Tracy’s Kids Art Therapist at Life with Cancer provides art therapy in three locations: the Life with Cancer Family Center, Inova Fairfax Hospital, and an outpatient clinic. The Art Therapist provides support programs for teens, siblings and patients, bedside work with inpatients, and outpatient support in the art room at the clinic. The Tracy’s Kids Art Therapist helps bridge the inpatient and outpatient experience for children and families whose hospital and clinic are several miles apart. The LWC program provided 2,932 patient contacts in 2010.

“Gretchen (the art therapist) is always cheerful and helpful.” -CCBD parent

“(Gretchen) told us some great stories that really helped him deal with the parts of treatment that he didn’t like.” -CCBD parent

“It is incredibly comforting to work with Jean (TK Art Therapist) at the hospital and at the clinic.” -LWC Parent

“Love her, love the program, please continue helping so many people.” -LWC staff member

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Tracy Councill, MA, ATR-BC Art Therapist, Program Director, Member of the Board of Trustees

Location: Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University Hospital Education: MA, Art Therapy, George Washington University ;BFA, Painting and Printmaking, Virginia Commonwealth University Honors: Member of the Board of Directors of the American Art Therapy Association; American Art Therapy Association Clinician Award 2003. Joined Tracy’s Kids: At its inception - 1991 Places I have traveled to: Cambodia, Thailand, Cyprus, Dublin, Paris, California, Arizona and Puerto Rico. Artistic Interests: Painting, block prints and

mosaic Favorite Artists: Vermeer, Calder, Chagall My greatest accomplishment: I was lucky to be able to build the Tracy’s Kids programs from the ground up—there was nothing like it before I came along, so no one could tell me what it should look like. For that reason, the patients and their families have always been my teachers. They have shown me what they need and how to help them. Listening, responding, trying out ideas—a very personal, individualized approach—are at the core of all the Tracy’s Kids programs. It is a privilege to bring the power of the creative process to the work of getting well.

Gretchen Kircher, MA Art Therapist and Licensed Graduate Counselor

Education: MA, Art Therapy, The George Washington University; BA, Anthropology and Sociology, Franklin Pierce Universtiy, NH Location: Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders of Northern Virginia Joined Tracy’s Kids: March 2009 Three words to describe me: Outgoing, creative, understanding Favorite places: Nature Refuges, Vermont with its vast mountains, plentiful lakes and community spirit, and the Shenandoah National Park Thing I like best about working for Tracy’s Kids: Watching young, and sometimes older, patients paint for the first time and seeing firsthand how the role of Art Therapy during clinic days is an integral part of the cancer journey. Influences on my artistic approach: Outsider Artists who use unconventional materials to create. I use this technique when introducing medical supplies as an artistic medium.

The Tracy’s Kids Art Therapy Team

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Jean McCaw, MA, ATR-BC Art Therapist Location: Life with Cancer Center, Inova Fairfax Hospital Education: University of Rhode Island, Double Major: BA in Art and Psychology; Vermont College of Norwich University: Masters in Art Therapy Joined Tracy’s Kids: March 2008 Favorite Artist: I could never choose just 1, however off the top of my head these are at the top of my list: Mary Cassatt, Michelangelo, Claude Monet, Wassily Kandinsky Favorite Place: Bristol & Narragansett Bay, Newport, Prudence Island: a few of the best spots in Rhode Island. Three Words that Describe Me: Creative, Compassionate & Inspired (by these children, teens and their families).

Reflection: My work with the kids speaks volumes about the power of the creative process and the power of the session. Kids respond to the attention, the choices they have and the possibilities. They can feel empowered when they are also feeling the most vulnerable. Although I have no control over the difficult and challenging experiences they have in treatment, I can help prepare these children and teens for those moments, and be there when they are over; to offer support and ways in which to make a transition to feeling calmer and more in control, and they are listened to, validated and in charge, at least of the creative process.

Jessie Masterson, MS, ATR Art Therapist

Education: MS, Mount Mary College BFA, University of Wisconsin Location: Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University Hospital Joined Tracy’s Kids: March 2008 Favorite Artist: Cezanne What I want to be doing in 5 years: Taking my baby to kindergarten and then dropping

my other two off at day care before heading off to work. Favorite Place: The grocery store Work story that had greatest impact on me: I was working in the hospital with a young patient and we made a “cheese store” out of a cardboard box. He made a mouse out of model magic that kept breaking into the store and stealing the cheese. Two exterminators named Steve and Bob kept trying to find ways to catch the mouse but failed numerous times. This play went on for over an hour with the mouse winning each time. Finally his mom tried to help the exterminators catch the mouse, but the little boy said the mouse was able to get into his mom's skin and eat her bones. This little boy, who had multi-focal Osteosarcoma (a bone tumor), was using art therapy and play to process what was happening to his own body and the treatment that he was going through.

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Catherine Rubin, MPS, ATR-BC Art Therapist

Education: MPS, Creative Arts Therapy, Pratt Institute; BA, English Literature, American University Location: Children’s National Medical Center Joined Tracy’s Kids: May 2008 What I like most about working at Tracy’s Kids: Giving children the chance to express themselves and just be regular kids. Three words that describe me: Fun, colorful, and creative. An artist I really like is: Cai Guo-Qiang – he uses gunpowder explosions to make artwork. A reflection of my work with Tracy’s Kids: I once went in to work with a little girl who was very anxious and having difficulty coping with all of the changes that her diagnosis had brought about. I brought a wooden box for the girl to paint and as she decorated the box she told me that she was going to be discharged from the hospital that day. I expressed excitement but realized from the look on her face that she had reservations about leaving -- she was afraid that something would happen to her when she was home, not at the hospital where doctors and nurses could help her. I asked her if there was something that we could make to put in her box that she might find comforting to look at when she felt anxious. After some discussion, the girl decided that she would like the art therapist to make a “nurse” for her out of Model Magic and she named this clay nurse, “Nurse Sarah.” When I saw the girl in clinic a few days later she told me that she had been taking good care of Nurse Sarah and Nurse Sarah was taking good care of her.

Katherine Phlegar, MA Art Therapist Education: MA, Art Therapy, George Washington University; BA, Davidson College Location: Children’s Nation Medical Center Joined Tracy’s Kids: September 2009-June 2009, Art Therapy Intern. July-August 2010, Temporary Employee. August 2010, Full-time Employee. Favorite Artists: Marc Chagall, Franz Marc, and Giacometti Three words to describe me: Flexible, imaginative, and devoted Favorite places: Mountain lakes, Tuscany, and coffee houses What I want to be doing in 10 years: I want to still be in a position where I am doing something fulfilling, worthwhile, and challenging everyday.

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Board of Trustees

Matthew T. Gerson , Chair Universal Music Group

Executive Vice President for Public Policy and Government Relations

Mary Louise Cohen

Phillips and Cohen LLP Partner

Suzy Friedman Cohen

Tracy Dee Councill

Tracy’s Kids, Program Director Georgetown University Hospital, Director of Art Therapy

Preston Padden

Silicone Flatirons Center University of Colorado, Boulder

Work from all four Tracy’s Kids programs is featured in an art exhibit each December at Carroll Square Gallery, 975 F. St., NW, Washington, DC.

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Corporate Contributors

$10,000 and Up • General Dynamics • Edison International • Issa Family Foundation • Anonymous

$5,000 to $9,999 • Activision • Bockorny Group • Brunswick Group, LLC • Cassidy & Associates • Christ Community Church-

Kailee’s Run • Kraft Foods • Northrop Grumman

Corporation • Sybase, Inc. • The Nickles Group • U.S. Travel Association • VISA Inc. • Wal-Mart

$1,000 to $4,999 • Akin Gump Strauss Hauer &

Feld, LLP • BADSAI Event Planning, LLC. • Eris Group, LLC • Friedman Family Foundation • GlaxoSmithKine • Microsoft Corporation • Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp

LLP • Private Equity Council • The Coca-Cola Company Up to $999 • Atlantic Coast Conference • Comm-Works Holdings, LLC • Lycee Rochambeau • Personal Care Products

Council

Thanks to Everyone who made 2010 a Success!

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Individual Contributors $1,000 and Up

• Marcia Carlucci • Mary Louise Cohen • Vic Fazio • Joel and Carol Jankowsky • Cary and Sheryl Sherman

$500 to $999

• Tina Alster, MD • Bert Carp • Nelson and Margery

Cunningham • Samuel and Margaret Flax • Robert and Jill Granader • Steven Hart • Ronald Klain • Jennifer Klein and Todd

Stern • Karrie Koutsoumpas • J Kenneth Kruvant • Jill Lesser • Patrick Ross • Vanstan Stevenson • Mary Margaret Valenti

Up to $499 • Tao and Edore Akintoba • Luke Albee • Helen Alexander • Jason and Rita Berman • Rhonda Blade-Charest and

Omar Akchurin • Timothy Broas • Beth Carroll • Margaret Cohen • George Reed Dellinger • Libby Doggett • Jeannne Greiser • Linda Feldman And Diane

Killion • Philip Fletcher • Wanda Haith-Frazier • Kim Harris • Theresa Harris • Roney and Fontaine Hester • Steve and Donna House • Amy Isbell • Carol Jones • Deborah Jospin • Stephen Kroll • Jeff and Mary Lane • Audrey Martin • Honey Nashman • Carolyn Nix • Shirley and Victor Perez • Nancy Renfrow • Missouri Riddle • Shaun Sheenhan • Avanaugh Showell • Perry Shure • Alicia Smith • Joseph G. Soresi • Phillip Weiser

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Tracy’s Kids Inc. Statement of Financial Position-Cash Basis

As of December 21, 2010

Assets

Cash $ 1,302,502

Total Assets $ 1,302,502

Net Assets

Unrestricted Net Assets $ 1,302,502

Total Net Assets $ 1,302,502

Tracy’s Kids Inc. Statement of Financial Position-Cash Basis

As of December 21, 2010

Revenue

Contributions $ 594,756

Interest 4,606

Total Revenue 599,363

Expenses

Salaries 41,335

Grants 309,340

Professional Fees 5,789

Insurance 800

Fundraising 71,947

Bank Fees 485

Rent 976

License Fees 425

Art Supplies 15,724

Advertising 575

Travel 2,372

Miscellaneous 20

Total Expenses 449,788

Change in Net Assets 149,575

Net Assets, Beginning of Period 1,152,927

Net Assets, Ending of Period $1,302,502

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AND THE WINNER IS….

On the evening of Tuesday, February 9, 2010 —right in the heart of Hollywood’s awards season — “Tracy’s Kids” once again took over the Regal Theatre Gallery Place to showcase six movies nominated for the film world's most prestigious awards. Guests ‘walked the red carpet,’ enjoyed the glamour of a Hollywood

premiere, and viewed one of seven films nominated for a coveted award.

Attendees of the event had the opportunity to mingle among many of the patients, parents and physicians who have experienced “Tracy’s Kids” during the last 19

years and were happy to share how the program has eased and aided their treatment.

The children served by “Tracy’s Kids” show bravery every day in facing the

challenges of their illnesses. The Courage Award, presented annually at the “And the Winner is…” event, recognizes a public person who exemplifies the strength,

dignity and perseverance necessary to face those daily challenges. Our 2010 recipient was Debbie Wasserman Schultz. The past recipients include Arlen Specter, Marcelle Leahy, Barbara and Tim Johnson, and John McCain. Our 2011 recipient will

be Congresswoman Sue Myrick, a breast cancer survivor who co-chairs the House Cancer Caucus. She is an outspoken advocate for stopping the deadly disease

through education, early detection, and the development of promising new medical therapies.

The next “And the Winner Is…” event will take place on Tuesday, February 8, 2011. We hope that you will join us.

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A Tracy’s Kids Story

Several years ago a teenage boy spent many weeks at Lombardi receiving very intense chemotherapy. He was miserable – nauseous and in pain, and eventually he became so withdrawn that he would not open the curtains, turn on the lights, or move from his bed. He lay in the dark and pretended to sleep all day long, and refused to talk to anyone. The medical team and his family were distressed and asked Tracy, his art therapist, to help. She went into his room, sat beside his bed, and told him, “You don’t have to say or do anything but I will come every day and bring some clay. When you feel like it you can create something, but you don’t have to talk about it and I won’t ask any questions.” As promised, every day she visited with him, and sat by his bed making small sculptures out of clay. He ignored her, until one day he took some of the clay and began sculpting. He made a whole series of distorted heads, which he eventually called “space aliens.” The aliens’ grotesque expressions spoke of his agony and alienation without his saying a word. Gradually, he began to tolerate some daylight, sitting up, and finally getting out of bed—but he had become so weak that he had to re-learn how to walk. This young man’s work in art therapy gave him a bridge from the isolation and misery of his illness to the world going on all around him. He completed treatment, finished high school, and a few years ago his dad stopped by the clinic to let us know he was grown-up and cancer-free!