Seasons of Life, presented by TowneBank, was created by The Paula Takacs Foundation to raise community awareness about sarcoma cancers and to support sarcoma research through fundraising. This artwork pays homage to the experiences of all those impacted by cancer and expresses gratitude for their healthcare heroes. Seasons of Life is a tree composed of hundreds of exquisite hand-blown and fused glass pieces. Its vibrant seasonal palette of blossoms narrates the artist’s journey through sarcoma diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. This piece is the first installation within the Growing Hope through Art Program. Located in a highly traveled corridor between Building 1 an 2 of Levine Cancer Institute in Charlotte, NC.
Artist: Jake Pfeifer | Hot Glass Alley
Medium: Glass
Read about the generous supporters of Seasons of Life art fabrication.
Your gift of $250+ is forever represented by a specific flower in the installation.
LOCATE YOUR TRIBUTE FLOWERRead about the clinical trials and research that Seasons of Life makes possible.
LEARN MORERead how artist Jake Pfeifer overcame pediatric sarcoma to become a master glass blower today.
LEARN MOREImmerse yourself in the stories of those who have been touched by our one-of-a-kind art installation.
READ BLOGThis section showcases our generous family underwriters of the Seasons of Life art installation. Collectively they have underwritten site preparation, art fabrication, and installation, as well as all undertakings to market and manage the project and bring it to life.
Aaron & Ashley Smith, in memory of Paula Takacs (Summer, #63)
Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation, by Trustee Richard A. Patt MD (Summer, #175)
Donnie & Jennifer Grissom, in memory of Lauren Kimsey (Winter, #119)
Donnie & Jennifer Grissom, in memory of Valerie Druga (Spring, #168)
Geoffrey Takacs, in memory of Paula Takacs (Winter, #182)
Ivy Property Group, in honor of the Wofford family (Fall, #172)
Jasmine Nassri Karasek (Fall, #178)
Mary Beth & Peter Hollett, in memory of Paula Takacs (Fall, #173)
PayTomorrow, LLC (Summer, #176)
Shannon Doster, in honor of Thomas McKittrick
Susan Udelson, in memory of Alan Stoller and Kenneth Stoller (Winter, #177)
Donnie & Jennifer Grissom, in memory of Dorothy Grissom (Fall, #6)
Donnie & Jennifer Grissom, in memory of Margaret Myrick (Fall, #14)
Frank Lopane, in honor of Heather Lopane (Spring, #150)
Heather & Frank Lopane, in memory of Ngook Joseph (Summer, #191)
Janet Smith, in memory of Paula Takacs (Winter, #110)
Jim Barnes and Judy Secor, in honor of London Secor (Winter, #120 & Spring, #166)
Joshua C. Patt, MD and the Patt Family – In honor and memory of the countless sarcoma patients who have allowed me to be a part of their journey. It was an honor to be on your team! (Winter, #111)
Martin Brown, in honor of Kelly Brown (Spring, #167)
Susan Petras and Kathryn McKenzie, in memory of Brian Petras (Spring, #149)
Anonymous, in honor of Lisa Cassidy (Summer, #47)
Arrington Mixon, in honor of Burch Mixon (Fall, #11)
Beth Herlocker, in honor of Paula Takacs (Fall, #13)
Catherine Brown, in honor of Jennifer Whitaker (Summer, #81)
Charles Bartz, in honor of Meridith Billingsley (Fall, #19)
Christine Spiker, in honor of Elissa Spiker St. Clair (Spring, #161)
Christine & William Wade, in memory of Holly Wade (Winter, #130)
Elizabeth Hess, in honor of her Sarcoma patients (Spring, #145)
Elizabeth Morrison (Summer, #73)
Joseph & Marcia Takacs, in honor of the Takacs and Barcikowski Family (Summer, #49)
Joy Laboy, in honor of John Powers (Summer, #50)
Michele Marks, in memory of Camp Marks (Summer, #59)
Suzanne & Chad Levine, in honor of Cristi Troyan (Summer, #62)
The Marilyn & Harry Swimmer Family Foundation, in honor of Mason & Scott Swimmer (Spring, #64 & Summer, #71)
Amy & Jorge Rodriguez (Fall, #7)
Cindy Batiste (Fall, #1)
Dawn Whitmore, in memory of Paula Takacs (Fall, #2)
Eduardo & Tracy Brea (Fall, #3)
Joshua C. Patt, MD and the Patt Family – In honor and memory of the countless sarcoma patients who have allowed me to be a part of their journey. It was an honor to be on your team! (Summer, #32)
Kaitlyn Cockren, in memory of her mother, Donna Robbins-Jordan (Summer, #33)
Kathleen and Peter Palmer, in honor of Jake Pfeifer (Summer, #34)
Kimberly Smith (Winter, #87)
Laura Wallace (Winter, #88)
Phillipp Bischoff, in honor of Michelle Bischoff (Winter, #83)
Randy & Natalie Smith (Spring, #186)
Rene and Sophie LeBlanc-Allman, in memory of Holly Wade (Winter, #121)
Tara Julian (Winter, #84)
Tom and Donna Valle (Spring, #133)
The Alexander Whitaker Family in memory of Jennifer McLamb Whitaker and son, Alex (Spring, #134)
Alex and Lisel Whitaker, in honor of Jennifer Whitaker
Ann Ruffing
Debbie Scott
Jim Barnes and Judy Secor, in honor of London Secor
Joshua C. Patt, MD and the Patt Family – In honor and memory of the countless sarcoma patients who have allowed me to be a part of their journey. It was an honor to be on your team!
Patty Lambert
Robyn Hoppe, in memory of Paula Takacs
The Marilyn & Harry Swimmer Family Foundation, in honor of Mason & Scott Swimmer