Diagnosed with Stage 2 lung cancer in May 2013, Gallery on the Square artist Ruth Money decided to turn her battle into art. The 83-year-old Gainesville woman used the radiation mask molded to her face and shoulders as a therapeutic release for herself and inspiring artwork for others. “The first reason to make the mold was for my own therapy,” Money said.
Lung cancer survivor radiates inspiration
Gainesville woman turns radiation mask into artwork