Art Space volunteer uses drawings to make an impact and build connections
Art has long been recognized as having healing power. That’s one of the reasons Leslie Cromeans chose to volunteer at UT MD Anderson’s Art Space for Patients and Caregivers.
Cromeans was one of the first regular volunteers in the Art Space. We spoke with her to learn more about her volunteerism, how she connects with patients and why cancer is near and dear to her heart.
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