THE ART OF PEDIATRIC PATIENT CARE

How Josie’s leukemia diagnosis led to giving back

By Lauren Gajda
“Josie was considered best-risk, and we felt fortunate because we caught it early,” Anthony said.
Josie-Painting Josie sells her artwork on Etsy to help fund pediatric cancer research at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital.
“We bought her real painting materials, including easels, palettes, canvases and more,” Anthony said. “We set it outside on the patio, and Josie started painting each night.”