Big Ideas, Real Impact.

Essays & Written Work

Length: 500–1500 words
Format: Original, unpublished work preferred
Style: Personal essays, reflective narratives, poetry, and creative nonfiction

We are especially drawn to writing that explores:

• Grief and growth
• Life in the “middle” — not before loss, not after healing
• Courage in unexpected places
• Family, resilience, identity
• Pediatric cancer experiences
• Legacy, memory, and meaning
• Humor in hard seasons

Writing should be authentic and thoughtful. We are not looking for academic papers, clinical analysis, or AI-generated content.

Visual Art

• Painting
• Drawing
• Photography
• Mixed media
• Digital art
• Sculpture (photographed)

Artwork should reflect themes aligned with the Collective:

• Love that endures
• Strength in vulnerability
• Memory and legacy
• The space between grief and growth
• Light in dark seasons