An Interview With Amanda Carter, CoachArt

In 2002, CoachArt launched a pilot “Outpatient Coaching Program” at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, enrolling 50 patients in free arts and athletics lessons. Due to the emotional needs of our patients’ siblings, the program was later expanded to include brothers and sisters of patients.

In 2003, a fully operational program was launched, providing 650 patients and siblings with lessons from 75 volunteer coaches. The program also began offering in-hospital arts workshops at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and the Ronald McDonald House Los Angeles. In addition, CoachArt expanded to offer community events, bringing patients and their families together to attend various arts and athletics activities in the greater Los Angeles community