Artapalooza Presented by Northwestern Mutual
Artapalooza, presented by Northwestern Mutual, is not just an event; it’s a celebration of creativity, resilience, and healing. At the…
Explore Periwinkle’s Spring Newsletter!
Welcome to our spring newsletter! As the days grow longer and flowers bloom, we’re excited to share stories of hope…
Development Director Ann Massey’s Exclusive Interview on Around H-Town: Tune In Now!
In a recent interview with Maureen Cooper on 104.1 KRBE, Development Director Ann Massey discussed The Periwinkle Foundation’s mission and…
Right Over County Line, Camp Periwinkle Hosts 130 Kids From Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center – The Fayette County Record
https://www.fayettecountyrecord.com/sports/right-over-county-line-camp-periwinkle-hosts-130-kids-texas-childrens-cancer-and-hematology
Houston Public Affairs Interview
Listen to founder of The Periwinkle Foundation, Dr. Paul Gerson and Executive Director, Doug Suggitt discuss the history of Camp…
Periwinkle Camp Celebrates 40 Years
Experience their extraordinary journey and the profound impact they’ve had on the lives of children battling cancer and other life-threatening…
Periwinkle Foundation hosts a five-day summer camp for Texas Children’s Hospital’s cancer patients
Houston Chronicle highlights Periwinkle’s Day Camp and how much fun the campers had. Click the link below to read the…
Eye On Houston Interview
Listen to our Execuitive Director, Doug Suggitt talk about the history of The Periwinkle Foundation and Periwinkle Cycle. Thank you…
Meet the Iron Bartender 2022 Winners
Shelby Hodge from Paper City Mag features the competing bartenders and the event in an article linked here!
List of Companies with Matching Gift Programs
A 3Com Corporation3M CompanyAbacus Capital InvestmentsAbbott LaboratoriesAccenture Foundation, Inc.Access FundACE INA FoundationAdams Harkness and Hill Inc.Adaptec FoundationADC FoundationADC TelecommunicationsAdobe Systems…
Make It A Splendid Week: National Cancer Survivor Month
This week's edition of Make It A Splendid Week celebrates National Cancer Survivor Month.
Make It A Splendid Week
After days of rainfall in the greater Houston area, this week's edition of Make It A Splendid Week highlights the rhythm, growth, and beauty in nature.
Make It A Splendid Week: Traveling the Ocean
This week's edition of Make It A Splendid Week draws our focus to the ocean as the weather continues to warm and the summer months enter our horizon.
The Periwinkle Foundation Spring Newsletter
Enjoy highlights and updates about Periwinkle's Camps, Arts, and Survivor Programs and Special Events.
Make It A Splendid Week: Dinosaur Visit
This week's edition of Make It A Splendid Week features a story about a dinosaur in the hospital and a beautiful painting of a creature in a mystical magical island.
Make it a Splendid Week: Coke & Pizza, Hops & Hot Tamales
This week's edition of Make It A Splendid Week features two special pairings, both involving pizza! Enjoy the creative writing piece by Jonny and a drawing by Kelsey!
Make it a Splendid Week: All About Dinosaurs
This week's edition of Make It A Splendid Week features dinosaurs with a creative writing piece by Pedro and an visual art piece by Addaline!
Creativity Connected Issues 31-40
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Creativity Connected Issues 21-30
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Creativity Connected Issues 11-20
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Creativity Connected Issues 1-10
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Make it a Splendid Week: Wild and Creative Princesses
This week's edition of Make It A Splendid Week features a story by Victoria called "Princessland" and Samantha's artwork, "The Wild Princess".
Make it a Splendid Week: 2020, Oh What a Year!
This week's edition of Make It A Splendid Week features wisdom from two young artists. Enjoy Adison's painting "Untitled" and Ramanika's creative writing piece "2020".
Make it a Splendid Week: The Holiday Season
This week's edition of Make It A Splendid Week features a story by Chris called "If I Were Rudolph" and Tama'a's artwork, "Queen of Snow"
Make it a Splendid Week: The Peacefulness of Nature
This week's edition of Make It A Splendid Week features a story by Thania's called "The Day I Felt Peaceful;" and Audrey's artwork, "Gorgeous Starry Night"
Make it a Splendid Week: Oh What A Feeling!
This week's edition of Make It A Splendid Week features a poem by Jahzylnn called "My Feelings" and Yareli's artwork, "Myself"
Make it a Splendid Week: Turkeys and Traditions
This week's edition of Make It A Splendid Week features a story by Maylei called "Thanksgiving!" and Nichelas' artwork, "Cool Turkey"
Make it a Splendid Week: Fun Experiences with Family
This week's edition of Make It A Splendid Week features a story by Jose called "The Best Family" and Kimberly's artwork, "Family"
Make it a Splendid Week: Colorful Flying Fish!
This week's edition of Make It A Splendid Week features a story by Tessa called "The Flying Fish!" and Vinh's artwork, "The Hungry Bass."
Make it a Splendid Week: Outer Space
This week's edition of Make It A Splendid Week features a story by Deegan called "Where I'd Like to Be Today" and Anfal's artwork, "Planetary Plain".
Make it a Splendid Week: Cretaceous Period
This week's edition of Make It A Splendid Week features a story by Jonas called "Dinosaurs!" and Jose's artwork, "Great Dino."
Make it a Splendid Week: Protecting our Environment
This week's edition of Make It A Splendid Week features a poem by Dafne called "The Ocean is My Mother" and Jacob's artwork, "Take-Over ".
Make it a Splendid Week: Colors and Feelings
This week's edition of Make It A Splendid Week features a poem about feelings as colors, and Emma's artwork, "Aries Wormhole".
Make it a Splendid Week: Glamping Adventure
This week's edition of Make It A Splendid Week features Chris's poem about a beautiful mountain scene, and Fabiola's artwork, "The Reflection of the Moon".
Make it a Splendid Week: Glamping Adventure
This week’s edition of Make it a Splendid Week celebrates the successful Periwinkle Glamping Gala! These beautiful scenes remind us…
September: Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month
September is Childhood Cancer, Sickle Cell Disease, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) and Histiocytosis Awareness Month.
September: Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month
In recognition of September as Childhood Cancer, Sickle Cell Disease, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) and Histiocytosis Awareness Month, The Periwinkle…
Make it a Splendid Week: Periwinkle Camps
In recognition of September as Childhood Cancer, Sickle Cell Disease, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) and Histiocytosis Awareness Month, The Periwinkle…
Make it a Splendid Week: Periwinkle Camps
This week's edition of Make It A Splendid Week features Joey's poem about a Periwinkle tradition and Hala's artwork, "Night in the Dark Sea".
September: Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
September is Childhood Cancer, Sickle Cell Disease, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) and Histiocytosis Awareness Month.
September: Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
In recognition of September as Childhood Cancer, Sickle Cell Disease, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) and Histiocytosis Awareness Month, The Periwinkle…
Make it a Splendid Week: Periwinkle Long Term Survivor Program
In recognition of September as Childhood Cancer, Sickle Cell Disease, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) and Histiocytosis Awareness Month, The Periwinkle…
Make it a Splendid Week: Periwinkle Long Term Survivor Program
This week's edition of Make It A Splendid Week features artwork by Periwinkle Long Term Survivors, and Ayden's, poem "The Last Day of Cancer!"
September: Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) Awareness Month
September is Childhood Cancer, Sickle Cell Disease, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) and Histiocytosis Awareness Month.
September: Histiocytosis Awareness Month
September is Childhood Cancer, Sickle Cell Disease, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) and Histiocytosis Awareness Month.
Make it a Splendid Week: Periwinkle Arts In Medicine
This week's edition of Make It A Splendid Week features Jailyne's poem about the power of art, and Ka'Brienne's artwork, "Summertastic".
Make it a Splendid Week: More Than
This week's edition of Make It A Splendid Week features Jonas' poem about his cancer journey, and Laura's artwork, "More Than".
Make it a Splendid Week: Back to School
This week's edition of Make It A Splendid Week features Kelvin's poem about being the student of the week, and Kensley's artwork, "Graduation".
Make it a Splendid Week: Slime Time
This week's edition of Make It A Splendid Week features Yareli's poem about Pink Slime, and photos from Virtual Camp Periwinkle.
Make it a Splendid Week: Watermelon
This week's edition of Make It A Splendid Week features Charlie's poem about cookies, and Kyera's artwork, "Watermelon Monster".
Make it a Splendid Week: The Camp Periwinkle Tradition
Today marks the beginning of Simply Camp Periwinkle! Over the course of this week, 185 campers will unpack their Camp…
Make it a Splendid Week: Cookie Monster
This week's edition of Make It A Splendid Week features Charlie's poem about cookies, and Kalil's artwork, "Cookie Monster".
Make it a Splendid Week: Bugs!
This week's edition of Make It a Splendid Week features Nathan's poem all about bugs, and Laila's artwork, "Scarlet".
Make it a Splendid Week: Puppy Pals
This week's edition of Make It a Splendid Week features Camdyn's poem, “Puppy Dog Pals” and Jhonatan's painting, "A Dog at the Park".
Periwinkle Day Camp: Experiencing the Magic Virtually
Highlights from virtual Periwinkle Day Camp and why it's important to Fill the Virtual Bus!
Make it a Splendid Week: 4th of July
This week's edition of Make It a Splendid Week features Alicia's poem, “4th of July” and her artwork as well!
Make it a Splendid Week: Ode to Animals
This week's edition of Make It a Splendid Week features Klarissa's poem, “Ode to Animals” and Julia's artwork, "Kitty Queen".
Make it a Splendid Week: Coloring the Rainbow
This week's edition of Make It a Splendid Week features Busola's poem, “Painting the Rainbow” and Charlotte's artwork, "Untitled".
Make it a Splendid Week: My New Glasses
This week's edition of Make It a Splendid Week features Jackeline's poem, “My New Glasses” and Abigail's artwork, "My Doggy".
Make it a Splendid Week: Strawberry Moon
This week's edition of Make It a Splendid Week features Sydney's poem, “Seven Ways of Looking at the Moon” and Lillyan's artwork, "Trees in the Night Sky".
Make it a Splendid Week: Entering a New Season
This week's edition of Make It a Splendid Week features Allison's poem, “My Five Senses Summer Poem” and Jerika's artwork, "Little Friends".
Make it a Splendid Week: Sweet Summertime
This week's edition of Make It a Splendid Week features Byanne's poem, “Surf's Up” and Joy'Nya's artwork, "Seascape".
Make it a Splendid Week: Sharks!
This week's edition of Make It a Splendid Week features Oto's poem, “SHARK” and Xamara's artwork, "The Crazy Shark".
Make it a Splendid Week: Dear Cupcake
This week's edition of Make It a Splendid Week features Alianna's poem, “Dear Cupcake” and Jada's artwork, "Jada's Creation".
Make it a Splendid Week: What Your Hands Can Do
This week's edition of Make It a Splendid Week features Emilia's poem, “What My Hands Can Do” and Marcela's artwork, "My Life in Dots".
Make it a Splendid Week: A Giraffe’s Perspective
Since the spread of the coronavirus and the resulting social distancing measures, there is no doubt – our lives are…
An Update from Periwinkle: Always a Community of Healing
Because Periwinkle is always a Community of Healing. We will be here. We will stay strong. Today, and every day,…
Make it a Splendid Week: All About Dogs
During this time of social distancing, though we’re physically seeing less of some our best friends and family- we are…
Make it a Splendid Week: Inside My Heart
In this week’s edition of Make It A Splendid Week, we feature artwork and creative writing giving brief insight into…
Make it a Splendid Week: Rainbows for Hope
Perhaps you’ve seen it on the news, across your social media pages, or even in your own neighborhood! Amid isolation…
Make it a Splendid Week: Blue
The mission of the Periwinkle Arts In Medicine Program at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers is to provide enjoyable…
Periwinkle Cycle presented by White Oak Energy: A Record-Breaking Year!
On February 29, The Periwinkle Foundation utilized the extra 24 hours of Leap Day to celebrate the 25th anniversary of…
Camp YOLO: It’s a Boo-tiful Life!
With school back in session, Camp YOLO provided teens with an experience that one camper described as “a place where…
Make it a Splendid Week: The Camp Periwinkle Tradition
This Sunday marks the beginning of Camp Periwinkle! In the next few days 189 campers will finish packing their bags…
Make it a Splendid Week: 50 Years Since Landing on the Moon
The Periwinkle Foundation celebrates this milestone across greater Houston, recognizing the incredible community of healing in Space City, by sharing selections from The Splendid Review about space and the moon. Make It a Splendid Week!
Make it a Splendid Week: Orange
In the heat of a Houston summer, the color orange certainly comes to mind. This week’s Make It a Splendid…
Make it a Splendid Week: Seeing Through the Storm
Milagro is a talented young adult whose poetic expression has been part of her healing process at Texas Children’s Cancer and…
Make it a Splendid Week: Me and My Dad
In anticipation for Father’s Day this Sunday, we celebrate our wonderful dads in this week’s edition of Make It a…
Make it a Splendid Week: Strength
May is National Teen Self-Esteem month. Each spring and fall, The Periwinkle Foundation is proud to host over 150 teenagers…
Make it a Splendid Week: Rex, the Red Dinosaur
Dinosaur Day is observed this week on May 21! Read about Rex’s adventure with young Cierre’s family. Make it a…
Make it a Splendid Week: Jeshua’s Limerick
National Limerick Day is celebrated this year on May 12! In celebration, enjoy Jeshua’s limerick about an elf in a…
Make it a Splendid Week: My Affection
Below is an ode to all the wonderful mothers and mother figures! Make it a Splendid Week! My Affection Mom,…
Make it a Splendid Week: My Hands Like to do Stuff with my Family
In celebration of #InternationalDanceDay, enjoy a poem about what Samiyah’s hands like to do with family; including dancing, painting, drawing…
Periwinkle celebrates National Tell a Story Day
On April 27, writers and readers around the nation celebrate #NationalTellAStoryDay – appreciating the art and enjoyment of storytelling and…
Make it a Splendid Week: The Talking Tree
Happy Earth Day! This young author reminds us to care for the world that continues to give to us. The…
Make it a Splendid Week: Inside My Heart
Get a peek inside the heart of a brave, young girl, that shows us the love and support she’s received…
Make it a Splendid Week: Sisters in Charge of the World
In honor of National Siblings Day, celebrated this week on April 10, we’re finding out what the perfect world would…
Make it a Splendid Week: Princess Snowgirl
April is National Poetry Month! In celebration, we’re excited to relaunch the series “Make it a Splendid Week”! Follow along…
Survivors Soar at Celebration of Life
On February 10, 2019 hundreds gathered for the annual Celebration of Life, hosted this year at the Double Tree by…
2018 Long Term Survivor Retreat
This past weekend, 24 Long Term Survivors and six volunteers and staff members joined for the annual Long Term Survivor…
Survivors in Service: Periwinkle Day Camp
In celebration of National Cancer Survivor Month, Periwinkle is highlighting ways survivors strengthen the Periwinkle community of healing. At the…
Periwinkle Long Term Survivor Program: Years of Celebration
In celebration of National Cancer Survivor Month, Periwinkle is highlighting ways survivors strengthen the Periwinkle community of healing. Last week…
Periwinkle Celebrates National Cancer Survivor Month
In 2018, The Periwinkle Foundation celebrates 35 years of providing camps, arts and survivor programs to children and families challenged…
Camp YOLO and the World’s Greatest
Celebrating its 20th year, Camp YOLO continues to provide teens with an experience that campers describe as, “the quickest weekend…
Vote for Periwinkle in Northwestern Mutual Foundation Camp Vote Competition
Northwestern Mutual, presenting sponsor of the 2018 Rose Bowl Game®, believes that every child deserves a life of laughter, adventure…
Long Term Survivor Program: The Year in Review
The Long Term Survivor program meets monthly to connect childhood cancer survivors in a social setting to grow in friendship and…
Texas Native Matthew Pridgen Picks Texas Wines for Iron Sommelier
The Houstonian ballroom was awash in purple and blue. Spotlights focused on Houston’s best and brightest sommeliers at the Periwinkle…
Caracol Takes Home the Iron Sommelier 2017
Thursday November 9 at the Houstonian Hotel & Spa — ready for the holidays with its live oak in the entrance…
Iron Sommelier competition offers peek into Houston wine scene, local talent
Want to know how Houston’s sommelier community thinks and why? There’s no easier or more enjoyable way to feel the…
Long Term Survivor Retreat: Let the Good Times Roll
This past weekend, 29 Long Term Survivors and five volunteers and staff members joined for the annual Long Term Survivor…
YOLO! The Places You’ll Go
Nearly a month after Hurricane Harvey impacted the greater Houston area, 138 teenagers and 61 volunteers joined this past weekend…
Catch the Adventure: Periwinkle Day Camp
We had a successful week at Periwinkle Day Camp filled with lots of laughs and tons of fun as campers…
Summer Intern: Morgan Dickson, Summer Programs Coordinator
Please help us welcome our interns! This summer we are lucky enough to have three interns at the office helping…
Summer Intern: Marie-Claire Clay, Volunteer Database Coordinator
Please help us welcome our interns! This summer we are lucky enough to have three interns at the office helping…
Summer Intern: Serjio Brereda, Day Camp Coordinator
Please help us welcome our interns! This summer we are lucky enough to have three interns at the office helping…
Young Writers Series: Tayden
We are so proud of our Splendid Review writer, Tayden Ybarra, whose story was selected for the Young Writers Reading at…
Young Writers Reading Series: Charvin
We are so proud of our Splendid Review writer, Charvin Burns, who was selected to read his Story, The German…
Volunteer Appreciation Week: Friday
This week is #VolunteerAppreciationWeek! Every day this week, we are going to highlight some amazing volunteers and how they make…
Volunteer Appreciation Week: Thursday
This week is #VolunteerAppreciationWeek! Every day this week, we are going to highlight some amazing volunteers and how they make…
Volunteer Appreciation Week: Wednesday
This week is #VolunteerAppreciationWeek! Every day this week, we are going to highlight some amazing volunteers and how they make…
Volunteer Appreciation Week: Tuesday
This week is #VolunteerAppreciationWeek! Every day this week, we are going to highlight some amazing volunteers and how they make…
Volunteer Appreciation Week: Monday
This week is #VolunteerAppreciationWeek! Every day this week, we are going to highlight some amazing volunteers and how they make…
Tulane University in Houston MBA Program Strengthens Periwinkle Strategy
Great minds may think alike, but this past Saturday, Periwinkle staff and board members witnessed the power of great minds thinking…
2017 Summer Internship Opportunities
We are thrilled to again be a recipient of one of the most competitive and well known internship program grants in Houston –…
Spring Camp YOLO
A Camp YOLO record was set this past April 22-24 with 142 campers! The weekend started off with a camp…
Spring Family Camp 2016
Seven families attended Family Camp on April 22-24. Families were given the opportunity to forget about the stresses of hospital…
Summer Internships
Please help us welcome our interns! We are so happy to have Catherine and Miranda as a part of our…
2016 Summer Internship Opportunities
We are thrilled to again be a recipient of two of the most competitive and well known internship program grants in Houston –…
Make It A Splendid Week – “Declaration of Independence”
Fireworks at Camp Periwinkle! Declaration of Independence By the delegates of the Fruia Family In the Fruia Home In Sugar…
Make It A Splendid Week – “My Dad”
My Dad My greatest inspiration is my dad. He has inspired me to always work hard and try to achieve…
Camp Periwinkle Days Presented by BG Group
Kids spent the day at the beach this year at the 5th Annual Camp Periwinkle Days presented by BG Group.…
Make It A Splendid Week – “Ode to My Mom”
Ode to My Mom You are funny: You wake me up laughing by tickling my toes You make fun of…
Creating for Care
Students at Deerwood Elementary School in Kingwood raised money for The Periwinkle Foundation by presenting its second annual Creating for…
Volunteer Appreciation, Friday Spotlight – Behind the Scenes with Mara Buchholz, Diana Hecht and ExxonMobil
As we begin to wrap up Volunteer Appreciation Week, we think it is important to recognize some folks who work…
Camp Periwinkle 2012 – “Come Fly With Me!”
We had over 180 campers attend Camp Periwinkle Come Fly With Me! Upon arrival on Sunday, the campers were greeted…