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Turning Adversity into Art: Vicki Mackey’s Inspiring Journey with Cancer and Healing
October 7, 2024
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Explore Vicki Mackey's journey from cancer diagnosis to founding Sites and Insights, an art therapy haven for healing.
Vicki Mackey’s inspiring journey began unexpectedly when her retirement plans were halted by a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis. Turning to her lifelong passion, art, she created Sites and Insights, a free therapeutic art program for individuals affected by cancer. This video unveils how art workshops helped not only Mackey but also many others like Kerry Frank, to cope with the emotional impacts of their disease, underscoring art’s profound role in healing and community building.