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TESTIMONIALS
My apologies for the late response as I was out of the office for a few days.
THANK YOU for the wonderful Splashes of Hope tiles at St. Vincent’s Hospital. We are so appreciative of this wonderful and uplifting addition to our space!
The tiles have been placed in our Library/Reading Room right off our Rec Center which is one of the most active and welcoming areas in our hospital. This is a place where patients gather every day to read, relax and find a moment of calm. The artwork immediately brightens the room and is felt the moment you walk through the door.
For many of the individuals we serve, this is a challenging and emotional time in their lives. Your gift will bring color and comfort and a sense of peace into a setting where that is deeply needed. It is a reminder to all that they are surrounded by care and compassion. Thank you from all of us at St. Vincent’s Hospital. Your generosity will touch patients and staff for years to come!
Susan Pizzutello
Director Development and Volunteers
St. Vincent's Hospital
A Division of Saint Joseph's Medical Center
From all of us here at the New York City Children’s Center Queens Hospital, thank you for making our center not just a place of healing, but a place filled with heart and hope.
Queens is proudly known as the world’s borough. The bold and colorful piece embraces the Unisphere, a Queens landmark as the central focus. The Unisphere located in Queens’ Corona Park was created for the World’s Fair where the theme was peace through understanding.
The mural is motioned with bold colors, and sensory images such as blooming water fountains, delicious treats, fluffy clouds, and action scenes like bouncing balls, running, skating, reading, eating, and so much more. It also represents the cultural diaspora that is Queens across multiple generations and abilities. Overall, a perfect symbol for our youth, their families, and our staff.
Extending our heartfelt thanks to everyone who designed, curated and funded the beautiful mural gifted to NYC CC Queens Campus on November 13, 2025. Thanks to Julia, the artist for her creativity and vision; John for his hard work and commitment, the American Nurses Association for funding the work, and to the entire team of Slashes of Hope for the joy they bring to work like ours. We appreciate you.
Kanika Jefferies
Executive Director, New York City Children's Center
On behalf of Jaguar Freight, Selina and I are honored to be here today for the dedication. Last year during our annual team building event our team partnered with Splashes of Hope to create the murals that you just saw. It was more than just an activity. It was a chance to contribute something meaningful. Our goal was simple, to bring a little color, light, and comfort to the children, families, and staff who walk these halls every day. At Jaguar, philanthropy is part of our culture. We believe that giving back makes us stronger, both as individuals and as a team. If you know me, which you don’t, every speech I have has a Winston Churchhill quote in it. So, Winston Churchill said it best “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” This project gave our team that chance to step outside our daily roles and to give our time, energy and creativity to serve a greater purpose. We are grateful to Splashes of Hope for their partnership and vision with the entire team here at John Oishei Children’s Hospital. The child life team, marketing, corporate partnerships and leadership. Allowing us to contribute in this small way to the incredible work you do every single day. We hope these murals bring smiles, hope, and a sense of comfort to every child and family who sees them. Thank you for the opportunity to be part of this. Thank you.
Simon Kaye
C.E.O and founder of Jaguar Freight Services
Splashes of Hope has been, without question, the most creative, engaging, and satisfying event I’ve arranged in my decades of planning activities for groups of all sizes. The professionalism and passion of their team made the entire experience seamless and enthusiastic for our group. I highly recommend Painting for a Purpose to anyone looking to elevate their event and leave a lasting impact!
Melissa Zabilka
Executive Assistant, Medtronic
We are extremely excited to welcome our completed painting to its permanent home in Alumni Hall at BH-BL High School. It looks amazing! This mural showcases the BHBL community and represents values of inclusion, kindness, and volunteerism, by highlighting several student activities from daily life at BH-BL. Several students, faculty, staff, and community members contributed to the finished project - a real celebration of collaboration and inclusion! Special thanks to Geri O’Brien, the O’Brien Speech, Language, and Learning Center, the Igoe Family and Splashes of Hope for making it possible.
Tim Brunson
Principal, Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School
"The murals donated by Splashes of Hope have brought so much color, fun, and joy to our unit. In a place that can sometimes feel scary, it’s amazing how something as simple as cheerful artwork can brighten a patient’s stay."
"This colorful mural, now beautifully displayed in the lobby of our Pediatrics office in Oakdale, adds a vibrant touch to the space and will bring joy to the children and families we care for. We are honored to receive such a thoughtful and uplifting gift."
The team at Splashes was super professional and talented! They made the experience magical for all! The families loved the time spent painting with their children and the Salesforce Ventures team was amazing! The mural came out even better than I envisioned and the principal is thrilled! The hallway was boring and is now colorful and full of life! We can't wait until the first day of school when the kids get to see it!
The Murals and Balloons are amazing. They definitely brighten up the unit. Your creativity and attention to detail really shine through. Please keep us on the waiting list for additional art work.
Thanks to the generosity of our friends at OceanFirst Bank and the incredible artistry of Splashes of Hope, the Pediatric Emergency Department at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital now features a vibrant new mural that brings comfort, color, and joy to our youngest patients and their families. This beautiful artwork transforms a clinical space into a more welcoming, calming environment—helping to ease anxiety and create a sense of hope during what can often be a stressful time. We’re deeply grateful for this meaningful gift that enhances the healing experience for children in our care.
"The Suffolk SV office was recently transformed with an incredible sports-themed mural by Splashes of Hope! The time, creativity, and detail poured into this work of art are truly remarkable. Children visiting the center are in awe of all the action and color captured in the mural. It’s sparking meaningful conversations between kids and their parents about sports, art, and the physical activities they’re involved in—exactly the kind of engagement and inspiration we hoped for. It was especially heartwarming to see EAC's values and mission depicted in the mural. A huge thank you to the talented artist at Splashes of Hope and The Hoffman Foundation for bringing this vision to life and energizing our space in such a special way!"
‘We are so thrilled to have received these colorful ceiling tiles!! They certainly will brighten the lives of our patients and our staff!! Thank you for always thinking of us ’
On behalf of the CHSCC/Beatrice Lewis Center, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for the incredible murals you created for our center. Your work has brought genuine joy and bright smiles to the faces of our members. The mural stands as a beautiful symbol of community, togetherness, socialization, activity, and happiness, values that are deeply meaningful to us. It has already become a cherished part of our environment, sparking conversation, inspiration, and connection among all who see it. We are truly appreciative of the time, patience, and generosity you devoted to this project. Your contribution has made a lasting impact on our community, and we will never forget such a beautiful and special donation.
"Child Life is here to help patients understand their illness, decrease anxiety and cope with being in the hospital. Our specialists seek to make the hospital a "not-so-scary" place for children. They use play, recreation, and music to provide opportunities for our patients to cope with and express their feelings. [Splashes of Hope] offer[s] our therapists the opportunity to engage our patients in conversation and in play. For your support of their efforts, we are most grateful."
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