I had the chance to drop off a donation to St. Vincent Clay, where Sunshine played a big part in starting and organizing their Arts in Medicine (AIM) program. It felt really special, and even more so because it was on her birthday.
As I dropped off the supplies, I couldn’t help but think about all the time and energy she put into that program. She truly believed in the healing power of art, especially when things were tough. So, standing there, handing over the donation, I felt connected to her in a way that was hard to put into words.
What really made it hit home, though, was how excited she was to help me get everything together. Even when things weren’t easy for her, she was determined to make sure the donation was as organized and impactful as possible. She was all in, as always—thinking about how much it would mean to the people who would get those supplies, how much it would help them in their own journeys.
It felt like such a full-circle moment, knowing that I was continuing something she had started. I left St. Vincent Clay feeling this deep sense of fulfillment. The work she started with AIM will keep helping people, just as she always intended.
It was a quiet celebration, but a meaningful one. And in my heart, I know she’d be so proud to see how far the program has come.
