During January 2026, students in Mrs. Stacey Stasinski’s art classes at De La Salle Collegiate put their creativity to work for a meaningful cause, creating inspirational and motivational cards for patients at Children’s Hospital of Michigan. Filled with encouraging words and original artwork, the cards are designed to bring comfort and brighten the days of children receiving care.

The completed cards will be delivered by members of the HOSA chapter at De La Salle, sponsored by science teacher Mrs. Mary Balamucki. With many students participating in both art classes and HOSA, the collaboration came together naturally—uniting creativity and compassion in service to others. Students embraced the opportunity, knowing their messages of hope would make a real difference for young patients.

HOSA’s mission is to empower future health care professionals to become leaders in the global health community, and this project reflects that commitment to service and empathy.

This partnership builds on HOSA’s continued outreach efforts at De La Salle. In December 2025, HOSA teamed up with the DLS Student Council to raise $4,200 for the Snowpile Project at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, providing holiday gifts not only for patients, but for their siblings as well (READ MORE).