Lilly Oncology on Canvas (LOOC) has provided individuals affected by cancer with an opportunity to share their stories through art and narrative. Since its founding in 2004, in partnership with the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, thousands of LOOC participants have been inspired to share their journey with countless others. For more information, visit http://www.lillyoncology.com/support-resources/lilly-oncology-on-canvas.html

This mural was designed by an anonymous health care professional from California. It tells the story of how cancer is the sudden storm that shatters the summer day. Through the pelting rains, the grayness of the sky, and cold winds, a traveler who is forced to set aside all their plans cries out “Will this storm never end? Will the sun ever shine again?” It’s is only when hope whispers softly to the weary traveler that they are able to began to learn how to dance in the rain.