Urban Art Association

CANCER SELL , by CancerSell on Jan 20, 2008 10:59:18 GMT 1, Dear Friends

In June 2007, my Mother passed away at the Florence Nightingale Hospice from breast cancer after been diagnosed in November 2006. She battled an undignified illness with such bravery, even though it eventually ate its way into every part of her. In June ‘07 she was admitted to the Florence Nightingale Hospice as her life’s journey was at its end. The nurses and staff at the hospice were very supportive to both my mother and my family and she passed away with dignity. My family and her friends can’t thank the Hospice enough for making the last week of her life a comfortable one.
Cancer Research is researching ways to stop this disease and to eventually find a cure. The Florence Nightingale Hospice helps families with both respite and palliative care. Both these charities give crucial support to cancer sufferers and their families/friends, which is a vital requirement post diagnosis. In order for them to continue their selfless and dedicated work funds are needed.

To show my gratitude for the dedication and compassion given to my mother and my family by the Florence Nightingale Hospice and the untiring efforts of Cancer Research in trying to combat this voracious disease, I now want to repay their efforts by organising a charity fundraising event, which will be held at The Leonard Street Gallery, London. The money raised on the night will be split evenly between Cancer Research (Registered Charity Number: 1089464) and The Florence Nightingale Hospice, Buckinghamshire (Registered Charity Number: 1119499).

To get the ball rolling, I am looking for donations of art to sell at the event, also artists to customise the new 4 1/2" Mini Munny, which is due to be released in February for a raffle. I am looking to schedule this event mid 2008 if all runs to plan. There are no constraints to mediums, sizes, materials, etc, and the theme does not have to relate to cancer or its condition.

Please post your donations, comments, enquiries, ideas, or email me at: mono4@fsmail.net. Also, contact me on my email if you would like a delivery address.

Donations have already been received by artsists Copyright, Cept, Beautifully Urban, Stef and we have confirmation from Pure Evil and Mat Mignanelli that they will donate. We have secured items for raffles from Play Lounge, The Urban Shop and Mavala.

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you in advance for your support and look forward to seeing you, your friends, colleagues, etc., all carrying a big fat wad of cash and ready to flex those credit cards to be an exclusive owner of a prime piece of artwork on the night, all for a good cause!

Watch this space for more info!