Service, fellowship, and impact came together in February at Burbank Noon Rotary social as members gathered at VFW Post 8310, The Gudgeon, to assemble camera kits for Pablove Shutterbugs. Funded through a Rotary District Grant, the project supports a unique photography program that helps children living with cancer discover creativity, confidence, and connection.
Burbank Noon Rotary members rolled up their sleeves and put service above self during a hands-on volunteer project benefiting Pablove Shutterbugs, The Pablove Foundation’s healing arts photography program for children and teens ages 6–18 living with cancer.
Hosted by the Burbank Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8310, The Gudgeon, the event brought club members together to prepare camera kits that will be used by young photographers participating in the program. Pablove Shutterbugs offers both virtual and in-person classes, making it possible for students to learn photography wherever they are—even from their hospital beds. Since its founding, the program has served more than 2,000 young artists across the country.
The Pablove Foundation combines the power of art and science in the fight against childhood cancer. While the Shutterbugs program helps children express themselves through photography, the organization also supports groundbreaking pediatric cancer research. To date, Pablove has invested more than $3.8 million in seed funding for innovative childhood cancer research projects around the world.
Rotary’s support of the camera kit project was made possible through a Rotary District Grant, allowing club members to directly contribute to a program that inspires creativity and brings joy to children facing difficult medical challenges.
The impact doesn’t stop there. Through Pablove Prints, the foundation sells photographs created by Shutterbugs students, with 100% of proceeds going directly toward pediatric cancer research.
A special thank you to our dedicated volunteers and to Burbank VFW Post 8310 for generously hosting the event. To learn more and support this important work, visit Pablove Prints and help fuel the next breakthrough in childhood cancer research.