October 14, 2024

Growing Hope Through Art Introductory Video

Watch this short introductory video about the Paula Takacs Foundation's Growing Hope Through Art program produced by Kevin Young of 5and2 Project LLC.

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SouthPark Magazine: April 28, 2024

Where Hope Grows

Artist and sarcoma survivor Jake Pfeifer teams with the Paula Takacs Foundation for Sarcoma Research on a permanent art installation depicting his cancer journey.

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Towne Today: Winter 2023

Growing Hope Through Art: An Art Installation Program to Amplify Sarcoma Awareness and Support Cancer Research

Jake Pfeifer of Hot Glass Alley in Charlotte, NC, is an accomplished glass blowing artist. He is also a survivor of sarcoma cancer. Diagnosed at age 5, Jake will tell the story of his cancer journey by bringing to life a three dimensional blown-glass tree entitled “Seasons of Life.” His work will be the first exhibit in the Paula Takacs Foundation’s Growing Hope Through Art program.



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Foundation for the Carolinas 2022-2023 Annual Report

Cancer Diagnosis Leads Family to Give Back

Doug Sleeper joined the Paula Takacs Foundation's board just as it was launching a new project – Growing Hope Through Art. Through permanent art installations, the project raises awareness for funding cancer research, and tells related stories of hope.

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