By Sarah Stoesz
11-year-old Liv Palmer, of Fishers, is using her passion for art to help raise money for the Make-a-Wish Foundation.
Liv has been drawing since she was about 2 years old. She decided to create cards out of the art work she has made in her art classes at My Art in Rita’s Backyard in Fishers.
“Art has always been her thing to do,” said Alison Palmer, Liv’s mother. “She would sit and doodle or draw. She has always enjoyed it.”
Liv wanted to raise money for the Make-a-Wish Foundation because her brother, Jackson, was granted his wish before he passed away from a rare form of cancer in 2009. Jackson and the Palmers went to San Diego through the Make-a-Wish Foundation and visited Legoland, the San Diego Zoo, and SeaWorld.
“I just wanted to raise money and help kids have a wish because it was really important when my family went,” she said.
The cards are sold at AH Collections. The Palmer family chose to sell the cards at AH Collections because of their relationship with the owners.
“In 2006 or 2007 Holly and Ann from AH Collections actually did a fundraiser for Jackson so that’s how we got to know them,” Alison Palmer said. “They supported us through the fundraiser. So we approached them to see if they wanted to help us sell the cards.”
Liv is raising the money to support the Make-a-Wish Foundation’s Walk for Wishes on July 12. However, she still plans to sell the cards after the walk is over to benefit Make-a-Wish.
“We are honored Olivia has decided to raise money for the Make-a-Wish Foundation,” said Amanda Pierce, Make-a-Wish Foundation Development Associate. “Anytime a young adult wants to support Make-a-Wish, it shows what an impact it has and we are so glad she has felt compelled to do this and help grant kids’ wishes just as her brother, Jackson’s wish was granted.”
Liv’s family is also passionate about the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The family has spoken at the Make-a-Wish gala and Alison Palmer has served on the board since last fall.
“Jackson’s wish trip was our last family vacation and one that we will never forget. We will forever be grateful to the Make-a-Wish Foundation,” Palmer said.
Liv’s cards can be purchased for $5 each at the AH Collections in both Clay Terrace and Hamilton Town Center. For more information on the Make-a-Wish Foundation, visit http://wish.org/.
