In 2025, 15-year-old Anna Zhang organized a fundraiser called Together with Aqua to help her friend Aqua, a courageous teen who uses a wheelchair. Aqua’s dream was simple: to go out and explore the world with accessibility. Through community art sales, donations, and generous sponsors, the fundraiser raised over $30,000. As of August 28, 2025, Aqua successfully purchased her wheelchair-accessible van, giving her the freedom to chase that dream.

During that time, Anna had a moment she would never forget. While painting with Aqua, she noticed that Aqua could not hold the brush herself, but through the light in her eyes and simple body gestures, she revealed every idea and feeling she wanted to express. Anna realized that art is not just made with hands; it is made with imagination, heart, and connection.

Inspired by this, Anna launched Draw Together, a youth-led art campaign and a project under OAC Together, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inclusion and accessibility. Draw Together invites all kids to submit their artwork year-round to be displayed and sold in galleries and events. Each year, the funds raised help support disabled children by providing accessibility, equipment, and other resources that bring them closer to their dreams, continuing the tradition inspired by Aqua’s wish to explore the world.