After Gail‘s dedicated service as an art educator for 36+ years with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools, she took her love for art to the community. She discovered a new passion when she was invited to create a sensory room for a local autism center. Youth who attended the center were drawn to Gail’s lively personality and compassion, as she helped channel their energy towards exploring creativity through art. She met with a core group of companions in South Miami and shared her idea to create the “Artism Foundation- where art meets autism.”
The family would like to honor Gail’s legacy by formally establishing the Artism Foundation and finalizing art initiatives she was diligently working on before her untimely passing.
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Karen Edwards | $200
2mos agoOur Families were friends in Miami,FL, where we grew up together (Holy Redeemer, Girl Scout Troop 409, Delta Debs). Gail was a very talented Friend, who will be missed. We just texted each other “Happy New Year” My heart 💜 goes out to Khary and her family. “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal”. Sincerely, Karen Edwards
Angela Downing | $100
2mos agoIn loving memory of Gail, a friend and church member.
Jacqueline Hazel | $100
2mos agoThe "Giving Spirit" of Gail Coachman Alexander lives on in our giving.
Gwen Schoolar | $100
2mos agoI am heartbroken, as I know anyone who ever spent time with Gail is feeling. She was loved by so many people. I met her about three years ago at the swim aerobics class in South Miami. It didn't take long before Gail had me painting murals and creating sensory walls for children with autism. Gail's loving, creative spirit brought people together. She was an absolute joy to be around. The world is a better place because of her.
Anonymous Donor | $100
2mos agoGail, thank you for being the colors magician, the role model, the friend everyone should have, the one who could be serious when mixing the paints to create the just so color and yet making the days shine with your radiant smile.