Give a Buffalo-Themed Gift of Hope with The Paint Box Project

This holiday season, you can choose cards and gifts with a Buffalo twist--and support cancer research at Roswell Park Cancer Institute at the same time.

For two decades, The Paint Box Project has provided a source of support and creative expression to kids and their families at Roswell Park who are dealing with cancer. The program uses the healing power of art to help today's young cancer patients, and raises support for research and patient care programs that will make a difference for patients in the future.

The Paint Box Project's 20th anniversary collection features the most beloved cards and gifts from throughout the program's history.

One of these classics, "City Buffalo" (pictured) is back in this year's collection as a customizable holiday card. City Buffalo was created by Ashley, the sister of cancer survivor Kristen, and originally debuted in the collection in 2002. 

"In the years when Ashley should have been a carefree teenager, she was always worried about her sister. I think Paint Box was an outlet for her," said the girls' mom, Judene. "Ashley was always a good artist, and this gave her some control in her life while we dealt with Kristen's illness."

Ashley's design is also found on the "All Buffalo" tin, a great gift for any chocolate lover, featuring Western New York-themed treats from Buffalo's own Choco-Logo.

Visit Paint Box Project today to browse more holiday cards and gifts featuring or inspired by patient-artists' creations, including a limited-edition bottomless Dunkin' Donuts coffee mug, handmade jewelry, L.L. Bean tote bags, and more. Or, call 1.800.959.5931 to speak to one of the dedicated volunteers at Classifieds Plus, Inc. who are standing by to take orders or provide gift ideas.