From September 22nd to October 9th, I’ll be having an art exhibition in SG Art Shop in Sligo, and there’s a very important reason behind it.
Sligo Cancer Support Centre does so much for people living with cancer and for their families. It’s a service that is there when people really need support, and I wanted to do something to help. 100% of the sales from my paintings will go to Sligo Cancer Support Centre.
Sadly, I’ve had some friends lose their battle with cancer over the past year. It’s one of those things that makes you realise just how many people are affected by cancer, whether it’s through a friend, a family member, a colleague or someone you know.
I wanted to do something in memory of my friends, and raising money for Sligo Cancer Support Centre seemed like the right thing to do.
So, if you’re passing SG Art Shop from now until October 9th, pop in and have a look at the exhibition. And if you see a painting you like, even better! You’ll be taking home a little bit of Sligo while also helping a very worthwhile local charity. I also have Sligo Christmas Cards and Decorations for sale, if you are limited on funds.
I know that not everyone will be able to get into Sligo or get to the exhibition, so I’ve also set up an iDonate fundraiser.
If you’d like to support Sligo Cancer Support Centre but can’t make it to SG Art Shop, you can make a donation through the fundraiser instead.
There is absolutely no pressure to donate. If you can, that’s brilliant. If you can’t, sharing the fundraiser is also a great help. https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/valrobus
Thank you to everyone who has supported me with my paintings, whether you’ve bought one, shared a post, encouraged me to keep painting or simply stopped to have a look. And most importantly, thank you to everyone who supports Sligo Cancer Support Centre and the work they do for people with cancer and their families.
You can listen to the Sligo PPN podcast that I recorded at the Sligo Cancer Support Centre to find out more about the services they offer. https://www.sligoppn.com/sligo-community-voices-podcast-episode-24/
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