Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Art to Heart '08


Bucket Brigade
12x12 oil on panel

I thought I'd make a note about an upcoming art auction where the above painting is going.

The event, Art to Heart, is to benefit Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center in Wilmington, NC. And the young ladies who founded the program are two sisters, one of whom has a rare heart condition and recently had surgery to correct the problems. To give back to the children's hospital where she had her treatment and raise awareness for the recognition of Wolfe Parkinson White Syndrome, they are having what may turn out to be an amazing art auction. So far nearly 100 fine artists have contributed work for the event which is to be Friday, November 7 at the Balcony on Dock Street in Wilmington.

Heart problems run in my family, so fundraising efforts to increase awareness and treatment both for preventable and genetic heart health issues are close to home and I couldn't say no to these young women's efforts. Its ironic that I sent the painting today, and tomorrow I am going in early for a test on my heart to check for a leaking valve or other issues. One never knows.

3 comments:

Cecelia said...

Good luck on those tests. Good wishes are flying your way.

mike rooney studios said...

dont you worry a bit. youre going to be fine.
love the "bucket brigade" and hope it brings a good price for donation!

Roxanne Steed said...

love the warm sunlight on these 2 - you've captured this so well. good luck on the tests tomorrow, too! Hope all is well.

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