Four students were recently presented gift cards for their winning submissions in the second annual Veterans with Hope “Thank a Vet” Art Contest. More than 25 artists participated in the contest in two age groups.
Winners are:
Ages 13 to 18
First Place - Vanessa Sharper - Age 15 - South Florence High School
Second Place - Lennia Valarie - Age17 - Wilson High School
Ages 12 and under
First Place - Cayson Lupo - Age 8 - Temple Christian Academy
Second Place - Trenton Anderson - Age 7 - Temple Christian Academy
First place winners were awarded $100 gifts cards, and second place winners received $50 cards.
The art contest is open to all kids in Florence, Clarendon, Aiken, Orangeburg, and Williamsburg counties each fall. Submissions reflect a gratitude and appreciation for current and former military personnel and the sacrifices made for our freedom. This year, HopeHealth provided art kits on a first-come, first-served basis for participants.
Each artists could also include a description of up to 250 words explaining their piece. Selected submissions will be framed and displayed in HopeHealth facilities along with selections from last year’s entries.
HopeHealth is a nonprofit leader in providing affordable, expert health care and infectious diseases services for all ages in Aiken, Florence, Clarendon, Orangeburg, and Williamsburg Counties. Our federally qualified health centers are the primary care providers of choice for more than 50,000 patients. To become a patient, call 843-432-3700 or visit hope-health.org.
