Nancy Beck is a humanitarian who lives in Kentucky, and she has a passion for many things.  She loves horses, gardening, and one of her most talented passions is painting.

When I asked her if she would consider painting the album cover for our "Stomp Out Cancer Volume 2 CD," I was immediately presented with a grin and numerous sketches of ideas from Nancy that exploded into life on her canvas.

Clouds, balloons, and the power of hope are currently finding themselves artistically interpreted on Nancy’s canvas as she works to complete two paintings which will be incorporated into the CD as the album cover art.  Today, I had the fortunate ability to stop by her studio and view her work in progress, which overjoyed me.   The painting that she has done so far is breathtaking, with eleven balloons (Ben, the child we are honoring on our volume 2 cd) will be eleven the same day our CD releases!  There is so much color, and the balloons drift up into a nice range of clouds with a peek of sunlight and rays of hope which spray out in a comfortable warmth.

Nancy Beck’s contribution is one that we cherish, and of course – it’s something very near and dear to me because she is my Mother, and I love her very much.  Mom, you are so talented, and this is such a beautiful piece (or should I say pieces) that I am so excited to see! 

Because of Nancy’s contribution, a ray of HOPE will become a visual element that will be a part of our years campaign to help children and young adults have HOPE as well.

I love you Mom!

Sincerely,
Jake A. Wheat
President