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‘Take Time to Heal’ 22 X 28, acrylic on canvas |
Every year the committee chooses a fundraising recipient for the session and makes a charitable donation to that organization with hopes of assisting the work they do. Our Regional committee chose to donate to the Heather Griffith Breast Assessment Centre in Oshawa and to the Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario at Kingston General Hospital
I volunteered to be a committee member this year and wanted to contribute in a meaningful way. The money generated from the networking sessions comes from the sale of raffle tickets. Being an artist I was able to donate one of my paintings entitled ‘Take Time to Heal’. It was donated to the fundraising effort in memory of my mother, Elsie O’Donnell, who passed away in 2005 after a long battle with breast cancer.
I accompanied my mother to some of her treatment sessions, having that experience gave me an appreciation for the work and care that Cancer Centres provide on a daily basis. I also realized the value of having a Cancer Centre close to the community in which you live.
Two lovely quilts were also donated, along with some wonderful items that were used to create twenty-one amazing gift baskets. All were offered for raffle with advance tickets sold for the painting. We were thrilled that our Women’s Networking Session this year raised close to $3000! It was a successful and enjoyable day for all the women who attended!
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