Crafts Changing Hearts
We are honored to introduce Jana Cruder. A single conversation with Jana confirmed our belief that one person can, and must, use his or her gifts to improve the lives of others. Jana’s gift is photography.
Because Jana has shared in the journey of cancer, she was determined to focus her energies towards this growing community. When she was just seven years old, her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. A 22-year journey of operations, treatments and care-taking helped her set a course to use her lens as an instrument of healing. When she lost her mom in 2010, she decided to focus on creating something unique for cancer patients and their families.
“Raising money for research is important, but that didn’t help my mom. I want to help people living with cancer now,” she shared. “I understand where they are when they step in front of my lens.”Something to Remember is Jana’s expression of love. This year, Jana interviewed and photographed families of the Cancer Support Community-Benjamin Center. Speaking with them enabled her to accurately, poignantly document their unique journeys. On Saturday, December 7th, she assembled a talented group of individuals–including make-up artists and hair stylists, and in keeping with her core values about diet, Jana retained caterers specializing in healthy food. (No pizza and soda for this event.) It all happened at The Focus Studio in Venice, CA.
Below, see the beautiful focus of Jana’s lens this year. Please click here for a video of last year’s event.
Be prepared to have your heart changed forever! Ours at CCH will never be the same.
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