WELCOME TO Heartful Children's Foundation
Helping Kids with Cancer Through Art
Who we are
We are a group of para-professional volunteers dedicated to contribute to the well being of children challenged by cancer. There are no paid staff and we maintain 501(c)3 status.


Mission Statement
Helping children with cancer through art
Board
Board Of Trustees

Dr Fereidun (Ray)) Shokatfard
Founder and Chairman
Fereidun (Ray) is a former university professor in the field of Agroeconomics,
educated at Justus Liebig University Giessen, Germany.

Rika Shokatfard
founding board member
Rika is a former teacher in Germany and teacher in Elementary Schools in the
South Bay. She has her BA degree in Pedagogic from Justus Liebig University

Robert (Bob) Mc Gibbon
founding board member
Al Sadrpour, an adventure & expedition photographer of 40 years enjoys a
unique style with special emphasis on rich melding of color and light and
classic composition.

Meredith Carter
board member
Meredith has a background in teaching and training adults with 20 years experience in health care documentation.

Rebecca Thomson
board member
Rebecca is an experienced speaker, writer, consultant, facilitator and coach with
over 30 years in the manufacturing, aerospace….

Al Sadrpour
board member
Al Sadrpour, an adventure & expedition photographer of 40 years enjoys a
unique style with special emphasis on rich melding of color and light and
classic composition.
You can Make a Difference
Your support and contributions will allow us to purchase art supplies, publish and distribute more books and raise awareness of the need for support in the fight against pediatric cancer.
Why Choose us
A message from our Founder
Our Mission
Sharing Art
Our Mission
Click the play button to hear a message from the founder of Heartful Childrens Foundation
Sharing Art
Art projects are done by children fighting cancer. Allowing the children to have visible / tangible evidence of their skills and creativity.
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