 
St. James American Church Adult Forum Presentation
Florence Italy, October 2009
 
Donation to CURE Ethiopia Children's Hospital
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, September 2009
"Thank you very much for the lovely photographs! Both the staff and patients are enjoying them. Many of our hospital staff have asked me to hang one of the photos in their office, but we have restricted them to where the children spend time. The pictures add to the child friendly atmosphere that we want to display. Again, thank you for your generosity to our hospital. The write up about your organization is being translated into Amharic so that our patients and their families can appreciate all that you are doing around the world."
Diane B. Lawrence CRNA,MPH
Clinical Director Nursing/Anesthesia
CURE International, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
CURE International is a Christian nonprofit organization serving disabled children and their families in developing countries. The hospital in Addis Ababa serves disabled children needing plastic and/or orthopedic surgery. The hospital has 60 in-patient beds and 4 operating theatres. The main outreach is to poor and needy children that lack surgical resources.
 
 
Photo Project in
Escuela de niñas Leonor Rosales Viuda de Ramirez school clinic.
Santa Maria de Jesus, Guatemala, September 2009
"These pictures are at the school clinic in the town called Santa Maria de Jesus (SMJ). SMJ is 99% indigenous, and we are working in ALL girl schools, which is a big improvement in a town were girls are still neglected from society! They are a total of 793 girls in the school from 5 to 13 years old, they are the most beautiful and loving girls in the world. As part of Guatemala SANA www.guatemalasana.org we installed the school clinic, hired the nurse and put all the supplies needed. We are also teaching classes to the students, teachers and mothers. We put a stove, water filter and a refrigerator at the clinic, we started a nutrition program, now the girls are receiving one full meal at the school. We fixed the bathroom and put a water deposit in the school..... So we are doing a lot! This is the town were we will build the 11 bed clinic! I'm sure the photos do say more than I can. Again thank you very much, and please THANK all the photographers on our behalf!"
Jessica Hammer, Project Coordinator
Santa Maria de Jesus, Guatemala
 
Launch of Photo Project at
Arthur Davison Children's Hospital
Ndola, Zambia, August 2009
"Today, I went to the hospital to official opening of the parcel and launch of the photo project at Arthur Davison Children's Hospital. I am glad to note and share with you and the Foundation that cheers were the talk of the day on this ever newly born project in form of Beautiful Nature Photos, although high out-cry for more of these wonderfully received photos raised high passionate."
Geoffrey Mulenga, Project Coordinator
Ndola, Zambia
Inauguration of "AHRC New York City" Photo Project
Bronx, NY, May 2009
“It was our pleasure to host the meeting and have the opportunity all come together in our beautiful patient x-ray waiting area, resulting from your wonderful partnership with AHRC New York City and their talented photographers. We too were very moved by the program participants whose works of art will benefit the patients, families and staff who utilize this room on a daily basis.”
Linda Loeb, Director of Development
Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, NY
  
Donation to Children's Hospital
San Pedro Sula, Honduras, April 2009
"CURE International is an organization which has built pediatric orthopedic hospitals around the world, staffing them and training locals, while treating poor children... The photos arrived and are WONDERFUL!!!! Your work is a huge blessing for us!! Thank you very much from the bottom of our hearts!!”
Nancy Schwentker, Team Coordinator,
CURE Honduras
 
Presentation of Photos to Ndola Central Hospital
Ndola, Zambia, March 2009
"On behalf of the hospital, everyone and indeed on my own behalf, I am so humbled and thankful to the Foundation for the Photos/Art works at Ndola Central Hospital, the Foundation President, Elaine Poggi, and other donors of these photos for making it a success at our hospital. Without your effort, patients, families, doctors, nurses and visitors would not have been reminded that healing is not only through the tablet or injection but also the peaceful environment through hanging of these beautiful nature photos in hospitals around the globe."
Geoffrey Mulenga, Project Coordinator
Ndola, Zambia
 
"AHRC New York City" Photo Project in Croatia
Varazdinske Toplice, Croatia, January 2009
“Artists /photographers with disabilities at AHRC New York City are excited about given opportunities to contribute their photos in hospital in Croatia. They are becoming contributors and part of the global community fabric - people helping people. We are grateful to Elaine Poggi for connecting all supporting communities!!!
Darinka Vlahek, Director of Curriculum Development
Adult Day Services/AHRC New York City
Presentation at Sparta Rotary Club
Sparta, Illinois, November 2008
Presentation at Rotary Firenze Club
Florence, Italy, October 2008
“Sono io che ringrazio te per la piacevole serata e sopratutto per quello che
stai facendo con la tua Fondazione per alleviare le sofferenze dei malati
negli ospedali. Di nuovo complimenti anche per la qualità delle immagini.”
Claudio Bini, Presidente
Rotary Club, Firenze, Italy
Donation to Grace Hill
St. Louis, MO, July 2008
“The photographs donated to Grace Hill by Healing Photo Arts and Elaine Poggi have made such a difference in the appearance of our dental and social services departments. Elaine understands the deep rooted connection between Mind and Body and her breathtaking photographs have transformed many of our drab walls and made our patient ‘waiting’ experience more pleasant. Over 90% of Grace Hill’s patients live below 100% of the poverty level and survival is a daily struggle. Our patients come to us troubled and in pain, and we are so grateful at this opportunity to provide services in the serene and beautiful atmosphere created by these photographs. We are grateful to Healing Photo Arts and Elaine Poggi for this wonderful gift to Grace Hill.”
Villie M. Appoo, Executive Vice President
“The social services waiting room has been completely transformed by the photographs donated by Healing Photo Arts and I have heard so many positive comments from our patients. One of our counselors came to work the day after we had hung up these photographs. He walked into his office, then immediately walked out again with a puzzled look on his face, stating that “this place looks different”. We love how these photographs have transformed our work space.”
Veronica Richardson, Director of Quality Improvement
 
Donation to La Clinica
St. Louis, MO, July 2008
"Thank you again for your donation of art. It means so much to us at the clinic to have these hanging in the building... Just imagine the surprise of the patients and staff to come in and see these beautiful pieces hanging on our walls after you donated them! It livens up the clinic, waiting room and offices far more than you could ever imagine. Thank you for brightening up our organization and supporting our mission in providing health care to the underserved."
Becca Castaneda, Director of Development
La Clinica/ The Institute for Family Medicine
 
Presentation at Centralia Rotary Club
Centralia, IL, July 2008
 
 
High school students from The Overlake School in Redmond, Washington
arranged to have photographs placed in the Pailin Hospital in Cambodia.
Pailin, Cambodia, April 2008
“In April 2008, students from the Overlake School in Redmond, Washington travelled to Pailin, Cambodia, to teach at an elementary school the Overlake community had built in 2003. While in Pailin, students also installed 10 photographs by Elaine Poggi of the Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals in the local Pailin hospital. The students toured the various wards, and visited with the Director of the hospital who identified areas in the hospital to hang the pictures. The Pailin hospital project provided them with insight into third world health care. The students were delighted to be able to bring the beautiful photographs to brighten the environment of the hospital.”
Francisco Grijalva, Overlake’s Head of School
Redmond, Washington
Elaine with Sveva Sagramola, commentator for RAI 3 Italian National TV,
during an interview for the program "Cose dell'Altro Geo."
Rome, Italy, April 2008
Presentation at Lebanon Rotary Club
Lebanon, IL, Nov. 2007
 
"Street Fair" sponsored by the American Consulate
Photos were donated to Dynamo Camp Infirmary - A Hole in the Wall Camp
Florence, Italy, September 2007
Donation Ceremony at Kanto Chuo Hospital
Tokyo, Japan, July 2007
“I am pleased to inform you in addition to Silvia's report that Donation Ceremony of your Photo/Art to Dr. Ohno was solemnly conducted at 10:30 am of July 7, 2007 in his hospital named Kanto Chuo General Hospital in Tokyo with the attendants of Dr. Ohno, Mrs. Ohno, Mr. Numajiri (Hospital Manager), Giorgio, Silvia, Yoko and myself. They were excited at the photos that you sent. They actually already had spoken to all the sections within the hospital before photos arrived were photos are required. I am sure by now that all the photos are now booked to be delivered to where or which section. The hospital has made Letter of Appreciation addressed to Elaine Poggi and Silvia received it on your behalf… It was indeed nice moment to attend the Ceremony and my understanding about your activity is now deepened further. Elaine, thank you very much for your donation and with our very best regards.”
Tommy Endo
Tokyo, Japan
Presentation of Italian Research Project at the 8th Corso di Formazione Teorico Esperienziale in Psiconcologia
Perugia, Italy, May 2007
Presentation at Tenafly Rotary Club
Tenafly, NJ, June 2006
Dedication of photos at Centralia Cancer Center
Centralia, IL, September 2005
Exhibition and presentation at the General Meeting of the Carbondale Hospital Auxiliary
Carbondale, IL, September 2005
KETC Channel 9 PBS TV interview by Ruth Ezell, “Living St. Louis"
St. Louis, MO, June 2005
“I thought the TV program was wonderful and it brought tears to my eyes. Even though I knew about the foundation and how it came about, it really showed how personal it is to you and how it is all about giving! It is wonderful that you can take your gift as a photographer and share it with so many people when they need it the most. It is also wonderful how you were able use your experience of losing your mother as a way to help others. She would be very proud of you!”
Jenny Van Middendorp, Collinsville, IL
IX National Oncology Conference Photo Exhibition
Florence, Italy, December 2004
UIC Fundraising Event, "An Evening in Tuscany,"
Auction of donated photo of Tuscany
Chicago, IL, October 2004
“The Gala was a tremendous success. Your splendid photo created the right impression on our invitation. The original was purchased by the hospital and will be on display in our new liver clinic, the unit that benefited from the Gala. In any case, your work made a difference. Many thanks!”
Howard B.Newman, JD, Associate Dean for Development
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Chicago, IL
VI AIOM Italian National Cancer Convention Photo Exhibition
Bologna, Italy, September 2004
Roses Sushi Bar and Art Gallery Yorkie Exhibition and Reception
Florence, Italy, June to August 2004
Misselhorn Art Museum Exhibition and Reception
One hundred photos were on display from Elaine Poggi’s hospital art collection
Sparta, IL, May to September 2004
Rotary District Convention Keynote Speaker and Photo Exhibition
Rend Lake, IL, April 2004
St. James Church Art Show and Reception
Florence, Italy, December 2003 to January 2004
 
Biennale Internazionale dell’Arte Contemporanea Photo Exhibition
Florence, Italy, December 2003
V AIOM Italian National Cancer Convention
Keynote Speaker and Photo Exhibition
Rome, Italy, October 2003
UIC Orientation for 1st year Medical Students Keynote Speaker
Reception for Photo Exhibition
Chicago, IL, August 2003
Sparta Community Hospital Dedication of Photo Display
Sparta, IL, April 2002 |
