Artbreakers outreach is two-fold. Firstly, we endeavor to be there for the patient in need of diagnostic testing . To us, “being there” has many definitions. We reach out personally to people going through this part of the disease by chance meetings at doctor’s offices, or referrals from individuals, doctors, or people who’ve heard what it is that we do. We assess each patient’s needs, scope of insurance, lack of insurance, self-pay status and more. If an individual qualifies for Social Services at Flagler Hospital, we guide them to the right office, make sure they understand what’s happening and why. It is this same patient that we offer financial assistance to. We call and negotiate “self-pay” rates from imaging centers around town, ask surgeons if they will accept Social Services vouchers on behalf of patients, and many more of the things that make a patient’s experience, should they have to do this themselves, a bit easier.

Secondly, Artbreakers works with the Flagler Hospital Cancer Care Resource Center. Initially our goal is to help fund specific personnel voids. For example, Artbreakers would fund the salary for an individual who is able to fill the “Nurse/Practitioner” position at Flagler Hospital. In this way we can help make St. John’s County a truly comprehensive cancer care community. This is a goal shared by Flagler Hospital and Artbreakers.

Linda Marie Brandt
St. Augustine, FL
Linda Brandt, pictured above-left with Pier Fitts presents a wide and variegated portfolio of both spiritual and secular paintings. Drawing since the age of four, Linda landed her first professional job illustrating political cartoons at the age of nineteen. With a background in both formal and personal training, Linda continues to illustrate a totally unique style of color and design.