About me

Eye on Grace Art is a branch of the Eye on Grace Foundation which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by Ocular Melanoma Cancer patient, Ashley McCrary. Originally diagnosed in 2012, Ashley was shocked to discover she would have to have her right eye removed. After further testing it was determined she had the most aggressive form of this rare cancer and eight years later the cancer metastasized to her liver, then to her lung and breast. At the time of her diagnosis only a few places in the U.S. treated Metastatic Uveal Melanoma. She is treated by the world-renowned doctors at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia.

Ashley has undergone several types of treatment and is now on a clinical trial which requires her to travel from Auburn, Alabama to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania once a week. At the time of this site launching, she has traveled over 150 times. The trial’s sponsor and a cancer indemnity plan cover almost all of the costs for traveling. Ashley recognizes this divine provision from God has enabled her to not let the cost of traveling prevent her from the treatment she needed.

In 2023 Ashley began painting as a way to encourage positive mental health. She coupled her artwork with Bible verses which encouraged her in her journey. She decided to blend her passion for painting with her desire to help others who were not as fortunate as her. She began selling the inspirational cards and notecards to raise money for OM patients.  This led Ashley and her family to establishing the Eye on Grace Foundationwhich helps alleviate the financial burden associated with travel and treatment for those with Ocular Melanoma.

The foundation’s motto, “keep your eye on grace,” reflects Ashley’s desire to inspire people with OM to know, “when we are at our weakest His grace is sufficient (2 Corinthians 12:9). He is our strength and provider and cares about the details of our lives.” Having cancer is hard and having a rare cancer, which often requires travel, is even harder.

To learn more about ways to support this cause please contact us at eyeongraceart@gmail.com or donate on Venmo at @eyeongrace.