A fundraiser Friday gives local residents a chance to to learn more about and celebrate two organizations that help both the body and soul.
Art for Hope brings together the Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre and Quest Art School + Gallery for an evening event (online and in-person) at the Midland Cultural Centre. Tickets are now on sale for $50 with doors opening at 6 p.m. Tickets at the door are $60.
This new art-themed event came about after the support centre received several artworks from two donors in late 2021. Personnel then reached out to Quest Art about working together on a new fundraising event.
The evening will include a live and silent auction featuring a range of art up for grabs by several notable Canadian artists, including the Group of Seven’s A.J. Casson, Stephen Haigh, Norman Knott and Gerald Sevier.
There’s also an ultimate art experience cruise on Georgian Bay for four, which gives the lucky bidder a chance to not only enjoy the scenery, but also create art. There’s also a music cruise for two, theatre tickets and other items available to be won.
Throughout the event, attendees can also make art themselves at creative stations set up by Quest Art. There will also be musical entertainment provided by Lafontaine-based group Ariko and great food.
CTV Barrie’s Jayne Pritchard will serve as MC/auctioneer and will be also signing copies of her book, Breast Cancer After the Diagnosis, One Woman's Story of Overcoming Setbacks.
Those attending will also hear hear stories from those who have benefited from the centre’s programs, which serves cancer patients, their families, and caregivers throughout North Simcoe.
It’s Ontario’s first rural cancer support centre and only such organization in North Simcoe and Southern Georgian Bay. The demand for its support services (such as one-on-one counselling, wig fittings, exercise programs) continues to grow making additional funding for member programs more crucial than ever, according to the centre.
