The Sebastian Strong Superhero Lounge Community Mural at Holtz Children’s Hospital

In partnership with the SebastianStrong Foundation and Leadership Miami's 4the305 team, Project Roadmap was commissioned to create a Paint by Numbers community mural as part of a heartfelt renovation of the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit at Holtz Children's Hospital, located within the University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Medical Center. Completed in under 100 days, this transformative project brought the Sebastian Strong Superhero Lounge to life as a vibrant, healing space designed to honor the legacy of Sebastian Ortiz while providing comfort, peace, and dignity to children and families navigating the challenges of childhood cancer.

This community mural became a living tribute to Sebastian's strength and spirit, painted not just by lead muralist Roc Sol alongside artists Dee Perez and Miss Lushy, but also by patients, nurses, hospital staff, Leadership Miami volunteers, and community members. The hands-on Paint by Numbers format transformed the lounge into an active space for healing and connection, offering each participant a moment of creative expression, mindfulness, and emotional release. With calming music playing in the background, every brushstroke contributed to a shared sense of unity and joy, something especially meaningful in a high-stress pediatric hospital setting.

On May 10th, the mural was unveiled during an emotional ribbon-cutting ceremony held on Sebastian's birthday, a date that also happens to be the birthday of his mother, Rose. Jake, a childhood cancer survivor and symbol of resilience, became the first to use the newly renovated lounge and ring the celebratory bell following his treatment, creating a full-circle moment that captured the profound impact of this space.

As the first paint by numbers mural of its kind in the unit, this project now stands as a permanent focal point and a model for how art can humanize medical environments. It united a coalition of mission-driven partners including the University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Medical Center, the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Miami, volunteers, and donors. It also served as a meaningful service activation within the Leadership Miami program, which empowers emerging community leaders through immersive projects that address vital local needs.

This hospital mural is a testament to the power of art to heal, connect, and uplift. It stands as a lasting tribute to Sebastian's legacy and a reminder that creativity can bring light even in the darkest moments. When art is rooted in purpose and community, it becomes something truly transformational.

A Paint by Numbers mural experience at Holtz Children's Hospital in Miami, created by Project Roadmap in collaboration with the SebastianStrong Foundation, Leadership Miami, and the 4the305 team. Lead muralist Roc Sol was joined by artists Dee Perez and Miss Lushy, alongside patients, nurses, hospital staff, and community volunteers who each left their mark on this healing space.

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