The F.I.L.M. Project Comparative

AnalysisBy Sarah Holcombe STR 351

What the F.I.L.M. Project Does• Black and white motif • Free professional

family portraits, a gift that families will treasure forever but is most often the last thing on their mind

• Blog—only 1 entry though

• Facebook page (2,327 likes)

WHO WE ARE: Photographers worldwide gifting professional family portraits to cancer patients and their families during their most fragile time.

Cancer Care

Cancer Care

• Frequently updated blog

• “Ask CancerCare” portion of website

• Motivational stories• Support groups• Facebook (4,203

likes)• Twitter• E-news letter

“Free, professional support for anyone affected by cancer”

www.cancercare.org

•Corporate Partners•Fundraising Teams

Make a difference in the lives of people facing cancer by organizing your own fundraising event for CancerCare. Your support will make it possible for more people across the country to receive our free counseling, support group, education and financial assistance services.

Now I Lay Me

Down To Sleep

Now I lay Me Down To Sleep•Black and White motif•Donation Page•Volunteer Page•Privacy Policy•Testimonials•Information Forum filled with hand—picked articles to help grieving parents heal/understand•Personal Accounts

www.nowIlaymedowntosleep.org

“I have been given a gift by the parents who invite me to photograph their children. With this project, I feel I am creating some of my most powerful images, and that is because parents allow me to share in their love of their precious gifts. I believe this is the purpose of my photography - to touch people's lives and to be touched by them in return. To all NILMDTS parents, thank you for sharing the gift of your children. ”- Nathan Tsukroff, NILMDTS Affiliated Photographer, Gray Maine

American Cancer Society

American Cancer Society• Cancer prevention (EX: how to quit

smoking)• Cancer “in the news” section• Donation Page• Volunteer Page• Hair Loss Products• Real focus on staying healthy• Bright warm colors• Signs of cancer info page• Facebook• Twitter• Youtube

www.cancer.org

Inspiration Through Art

Inspiration Through Art

Non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young people to give back, and make a difference through the beauty of art. We are artists with a passion for giving and inspiring others. Through our own artistic talents we are able to come together as one, to let children around the world know that they are loved, despite the challenges they face everyday. Made up of professional photographers, artists, children, and other volunteers nationwide that provide free programs and services to our nations heroes. Through the power of photography and the gift of art we are giving back and taking a stand for these children who sometimes feel forgotten because of their illnesses.

•Bright, Inviting Website•Sick people known as “heroes”•Facebook (3,807 likes)•Twitter•Search Component•Butterfly theme

www.inspirationthroughart.org

Sunshine Kids

Sunshine KidsThe Sunshine Kids is a non-profit organization dedicated to children

with cancer. Established in 1982, we are committed to providing positive group activities and emotional support for young cancer patients. The Sunshine Kids provides a variety of programs and

events, free of charge, for kids who are receiving cancer treatments in hospitals across North America. 

•Annual Reports •Helpful Links•Letter Testimonials•Donation Page•Not a lot of photographs of the actual “Sunshine Kids” on the website—could use some work

www.sunshinekids.org•Picassa Account•Media Page•Facebook (4,016 likes)•Youtube

Art & Creativity

For Healing

Art & Creativity For Healing•Uses art to help heal sick children•Website is bright and colorful, but slightly hard to navigate•Link to share organization’s website on: Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, StumbleUpon, Tumblr, Blogger, Gmail + more•Training opportunities•Donation Page•Merchandise Page•Blog•Facebook (419 likes) •Twitter

"I found that I could say things with color and shapes that I had no words for.“ -Georgia O'Keefe

www.art4healing.org

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