Today’s featured artist is Mel LaPour with her submission titled “Ghost Frolick”.
“Cilia are tiny hair-like structures on the surface of cells in many parts of the body, including the lungs. When they are functioning correctly, cilia beat together in a wave-like motion to move mucus, germs and other foreign particles up toward the mouth where they can be coughed or sneezed out. People with PCD are born with genetic mutations that cause defects in the cilia so that they are unable to beat properly. This is called dyskinesia. As a result, mucus builds up in the lungs, where it can cause infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia. Repeated infections can cause damage to the lungs and airways and lead to the development of bronchiectasis in almost all adults with PCD.” ~ The American Lung Association
The PCD Artist Project is a collaborative effort by artist to raise awareness for PCD or primary ciliary dyskinesia and support the PCD Smiles program. Each artist who submitted art work to the project either has PCD or has a PCD friend or family member.
The PCD Artist Project’s 2023 exhibition merchandise ranges from apparel, giftware, home furnishings, and printed products such as posters, prints, wall art, and other items, all created from our exhibition; which can be viewed on PCD Smiles’s website. It is our hope that you support the PCD Smiles program by purchasing exhibition merchandise today.
🧡 All proceeds from the PCD Artist Project go to support the PCD Smiles Cheer Package program! 🧡
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