2022 Cover Child: Alexandria
Selected by ​the Holiday Card Project committee as the artist with the most public votes without a local business sponsorship.
Alexandria is a 12-year-old 7th grader who would like to be a medical researcher to find cures for cancer and other diseases when she grows up. Her favorite subject in school is her pre-med class. Alexandria enjoys art, reading, painting with watercolors and cross country skiing. She loves reading the most and is anxious to start fundraising to help kids with cancer as well as their siblings. Alexandria was seen at Children’s Hospital Colorado for concerns of her blurry and painful vision. Fortunately, the glasses she was prescribed helped with her difficulties and she is very happy to be able to see so well without any problems.

​She has a pug named Einstein. The family knows how much siblings have put upon them when their sibling has cancer or other medical issues and Alexandria and her brother have always been incredible about putting their needs aside to help their sister. Her art piece was inspired by her younger sister’s journey with cancer.

Abbie

Abbie is an 11-year-old 6th grader who has aspirations of working someday for NASA as an astronaut or in space control. She enjoys sports, Special Olympics, drawing and painting.  Her favorite subject in school is Science.

​Abbie is passionate about saving the sea turtles by improving their environment. She has her own pet turtle named Minnie. Abbie has been diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis, weakening her muscular skeletal system. She receives infusions in the CCBD unit at Children’s. ​

Abby

Abby is 18 years old and attends CU Boulder as a Freshman. She has overcome Leukemia twice and has been treated continuously with side issues at Children’s. She enjoys skiing and being outside as well as being passionate about her schoolwork, especially Writing, English and Music. She plays the piccolo in the CU Marching Band.

​Abby’s pets include her dog Maggie, a cat named Tabby and a rabbit named Clover. Dad says Abby is an overcomer and has earned a Boettcher Scholarship to attend college.

Elizabeth

Elizabeth is a 17-year-old junior in High School. Her favorite subjects are Biology and English. She was first treated at Children’s for burns she suffered while on vacation in Florida. Elizabeth has subsequently been diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease and undergoes continued visits at Children’s.  

​Being a crafter at heart, Elizabeth is a volunteer and has her very own craft show shown on Seacrest Studio! She loves to hang with friends and is also a spirited cheerleader. Her ambitions include pursuing some medical career, possibly a Doctor of Pediatrics and is passionate about raising awareness of what it is like to be hospitalized. Mom says Elizabeth is an amazing student and gives lots to others and causes.

Kayla

Kayla is a 14-year-old ninth grader whose favorite subjects in school are History and Science. She would like to be a Businesswoman when she grows up. In the meantime, she enjoys drawing, reading, singing and going on adventures. Kayla has been diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, an aggressive bone cancer. Her present length of treatment is 9-10 months of chemotherapy.

Kayla is most passionate about her fundraiser, assisted by her twin sister and cousin, for the CCBD unit on the 7th floor of Children’s. They create merchandise with sunflowers and sell them for Osteosarcoma awareness. The Sunflower is the Osteosarcoma awareness flower. Kayla’s two pets at home are a dog named Tiger, and Honey, her hamster.

Kaylea
​(Holiday Tin artist)

Kaylea is an active 13-year-old in the 9th grade who enjoys hanging out with her friends, attending football games, planning on a Mission Trip to Belize, and studying her favorite subject, Math. Kaylea shows great strength and fight in her daily journey of life and never gives up. She was diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis around the age of 2 in the Rheumatology Clinic at Children’s. She has experienced pain and health struggles for years, and shows resilience in her drive and desire to achieve her best in life. She battled with Childhood Fibromyalgia and continues to fight daily with Celiac Disease, Asthma, and her Arthritis. She receives weekly and bi-weekly injections at home and uses other medications to help control her illnesses.

Kaylea is passionate about volleyball, diving, sketching, reading romance novels, and this past summer took up competitive Diving. In 2 months, she learned 8 dives and made it to the state championship taking 6th place in her age group. She also enjoys playing volleyball at the Elevation Volleyball Club for the 14s Regional Volleyball Team and is traveling to the Regional Volleyball Tournaments as the team setter. Kaylea’s favorite cuddle buddy is her dog named Oliver. Kaylea's parents are blessed and incredibly proud of her tenacity and how she strives daily to improve while being a bright light in any situation.

MaKenna

MaKenna is a cheerful 7th grader, who aspires to be an engineer. She is a member of the National Elementary Honor Society and Chess Club. She plays violin in the orchestra, enjoys painting, and challenges herself with robotics. MaKenna is passionate about spending time with her family and friends.

​MaKenna struggles with Celiac Disease, Asthma, Scoliosis, Chronic Migraines, POTS, and Immune Deficiency. She is hospitalized on a regular basis to receive treatments. MaKenna loves spending time in the Seacrest Studio during her hospital stays. She is a bright light to all who meet her!

Philomena
(Good Luck Bag artist)

Philomena is 8 years old and in the 3rd grade where her favorite subject in school is Math. She has a mini dachshund named Archie. Philomena was diagnosed with Stage 3 Rhabdomyosarcoma Cancer and frontline cancer treatment was 11 months. Philomena is very focused on overcoming some of the difficult side effects from cancer treatment so that she can better enjoy dancing and other activities that little girls love to do.

​Philomena, along with every single other cancer fighting child, is a strong, brave warrior from whom every single person could learn important lessons on bravery and what really matters in life!

Reid

Reid is 16 and in the 10th grade. His favorite subject in school is Accounting. He wants to pursue his dreams of being a pilot. Reid likes to drive, having obtained his driver’s license this summer. He also enjoys archery, working out, playing video games and his part time job working as a cashier at King Soopers. He is most passionate about drawing.

​He has been seen by Dermatology on an ongoing basis at Children’s Hospital Colorado. ​

Ronan

Ronan is 11 years old and in the 5th grade. His favorite subject in school is Paleontology, which right now is what he would want to do when he grows up. He has mild scoliosis and came to Children’s Hospital Colorado where his diagnosis was confirmed. He is stable and returns frequently to Children’s for updated scans.

​Ronan spends a lot of time building with Legos and creates some very intricate designs including things that work. He has a French Bulldog named Rex. Ronan is a great cancer sibling, as he has learned to put his needs aside for his sister with cancer and does so beautifully.

Sofia

Sofia is an 11-year-old 5th grade student whose favorite subjects are Math and Reading. She has high aspirations to becoming a doctor. She stays busy with school, but makes time to enjoy drawing, basketball and soccer. Sofia has a cat named Joshy.

​Her treatment program at Children’s is focused on her pre-diabetic condition as well as health management. Sofia’s family wants everyone to know how dedicated Sofia is in school and in all of her other activities.

Tessa

Tessa was diagnosed at a young age with Mitral Valve Prolapse, heart murmur and Autism Spectrum. She is a senior in high school and Science, English, Art, and Math are her favorite subjects. Tessa would like to do something in the medical field and has joined the Pre-Med club at school.  She loves running, hiking, biking, skiing, basically anything outdoors and is certified for Scuba Diving. She also learned to surf this year. Tessa has a pet bird named Fawkes, a rose breasted cockatoo, native to Australia. She is passionate about healthy food and art, particularly sculpting, she loves to study nature and use that theme in her art. 
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Tessa truly appreciates and loves spending time with her family. She has learned how fragile life is when her younger brother Myles passed away in 2020. Her memories of him will live forever as they had a special bond. She is also very close with her brother Porter who is 5 1/2 years younger. Tessa and her brothers are featured on her card this year. Tessa does feel that being in her family’s presence is better than presents. She really poured her heart and soul into her artwork this year.