Student photographer Madeline Morales has had experiences most 15 year-olds have not. At the age of 15, she developed cancer and had to go through chemotherapy(化疗). But today will be a unique kind of experience—something most people will never have. “It makes me feel excited, a little bit nervous,” said Morales, whose photos were on display at a gallery show in Los Angeles. These images reflect her journey while battling cancer.
She tried to look at things with a lot of light, a lot of what draws her to positivity and something that means love or happiness. “I think photography has really helped me a lot to stay positive and be motivated to keep fighting this disease.”
Morales is one of 23 students sharing their experiences with cancer through photos at this gallery. They are graduates of the PABLOVE foundation’s SHUTTERBUGS advanced photography class. The foundation aims to improve the lives of children living with the disease through its photography program. It also provides money for underfunded cancer research. Incomes from sales of these prints will go toward cancer research programs.
The PABLOVE program offers classes in eight cities across the United States. “Being in these classes with other people who understand their experience has been really beneficial, and it has really made them feel a lot more comfortable in what they’ve been through,” said Ashley Blakeney, program manager of PABLOVE SHUTTERBUBS. She said the photography classes give students living with cancer a sense of community at a time when they often feel isolated in their experience.
With photography many young students gain an identity that is not controlled by cancer. “There’s more to us than just having cancer. We want people to see what we see even if it’s through the lens(镜头).” says Luckman who was diagnosed with cancer when he was 10 years old. “Photography has given me a small chance to actually assist in the world a bit. I’d love to express my story and allow it to hopefully reach other kids so they can understand how to deal with it hopefully.
【小题1】Which of the following is true of Madeline Morals?| A．She has suffered from cancer for 15 years. |
| B．She has had a full recovery from cancer. |
| C．She has a positive attitude towards life. |
| D．She uses her photos to record her suffering. |
| A．homeless people | B．photography-lovers |
| C．researcher on cancer | D．children with cancer |
| A．The popularity of the program. |
| B．The great significance of this program. |
| C．The contributions of Ashley. |
| D．The future plan of the program. |
| A．lonely | B．painful |
| C．grateful | D．positive |
| A．By giving them an identity card. |
| B．By offering a chance to help others. |
| C．By getting their cancer cured. |
| D．By offering a way to make money. |
