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For local cancer patients, handcrafted symbols from UF faculty and students provide comfort
June 11, 2026
GAINESVILLE, Florida, June 11 -- The University of Florida posted the following news:

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For local cancer patients, handcrafted symbols from UF faculty and students provide comfort

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A wooden heart. A tiny Gator head. A miniature musical note. Each palm-sized carving is designed to slip into a pocket or be held tight like a worry stone, for patients undergoing cancer treatment at UF Health Shands Hospital.

Students in the Unive . . .

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