Name
Samantha Onofrey

Age Group (If you are a caregiver/family member please check Caregiver/Family Member)
Children: 12 and under

Artist Statement (include type of art, techniques & materials used, what it means to you)
It's colored pencil on art paper. I love all types of art. Imagining a place where all you do and all you see is art, makes me really happy.

Bio (include your age, tumor type and date of diagnosis)
Samantha “Sammy” is an 11 year old who since her diagnosis of a Craniopharyngioma (at age 5) has turned to art as a source of comfort and joy. Sammy has had three brain surgeries and as a result has lost all pituitary function. She is on full hormone replacement and is tested daily by hypothalamic obesity, adrenal insufficiency, and diabetes insipidus. While life is challenging, Sammy is determined and often up for trying new things. She loves art, logic puzzles, origami, and animals.