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Painted Panthers
Painted Panthers

ON THE PROWL

By Paige Feigenbaum

Holy Cross Health Proudly connected me with the artist Mojo. Although our careers
are quite different, both of our mothers are breast cancer
Unveils Two Painted Panthers survivors,” proud “Panther parent” Dr. Burgers shared. “We
on the Prowl Sculptures found a commonality in our strong faith and connection with
family that influences our work. Beverly, named for Mojo’s
he Bienes Cancer Center at Holy Cross Health has mother, has bright colors and floral pattern to represent the
proudly unveiled two Panthers on the Prowl sculptures, abundance of life. It has been beautiful to see this design and
Tnamed Beverly and Hope. One represents the brightness fun to see each patient’s positive interaction with the piece.”
and abundance of life, while the other reflects Holy Cross Meanwhile, “Hope” was co-created by Jorge Gitler, Executive
Health’s mission as a Catholic organization and 70th Director of the Bienes Cancer Center at Holy Cross Health,
anniversary of caring for the community. and Hava Fishman, his partner and fellow artist.
Panthers on the Prowl is an initiative launched in collaboration “I chose to participate in this initiative because it offered a
with the American Cancer Society (ACS) and Florida Panthers heartfelt opportunity to express my commitment to a cause that
President Bill Zito and his wife Julie. It merges art, community deeply matters,” explained Gitler. “We brought ‘Hope’ to life,
and philanthropy to raise funds for cancer research, patient not just as a sculpture, but as a symbol of healing, resilience
services and advocacy programs. The statues are an exciting and unity. Its design draws from the sacred stained glass and
part of this initiative's mission to help raise funds for cancer colors of the Holy Cross chapel, interwoven with pink to honor
research, patient services and advocacy programs.
breast cancer awareness. Through this piece, we’re merging
In recognition of breast cancer awareness, “Beverly” is legacy with compassion, creating a shared space where our
predominantly painted pink. She was donated by Jessica values and stories come together in support of those who
Burgers, MD, breast surgical oncologist at Holy Cross Health, continue to fight with courage and grace.”
and designed by Wynwood artist Mojo. The inspiration Beverly and Hope can be seen throughout the hospital. Last
behind her design is the importance of keeping the faith while month, the panther sculptures were featured at the American
striving to beat cancer.
Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of
“The opportunity to blend art, our South Florida community Broward County and Florida Panthers’ PINK in the RINK Night
and cancer awareness is a worthy cause. The team at ACS at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida.

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