Few people’s lives have not been touched directly or indirectly by cancer. Even in these more enlightened days, the mention of the word conjures up fear and horror for many, but thankfully we live in an area of increasing facilities and support for sufferers. Cansurvive Research Association is a wonderful organization based in Nambour which aims to “make available to the general public detailed information, literature and supportive advice in the field of non-invasive cancer therapies”. By promoting knowledge, those challenged by cancer can make informed decisions about treatments and everyone of us can broaden our understanding and reduce our risk factors.
Inevitably, such organizations need support themselves and so co-founder Eve Williamson has arranged a delightful weekend of a cocktail party with fine art exhibition. This will take place at the Cansurvive Rainforest Retreat over the weekend of 23rd and 24th June, including entertainment and portrait painting with food and drink also available and beautiful grounds in which to picnic. Many artists from the Blackall Range are to display paintings including Ken Farrow, Carmel Bunter and Peter Hudson. There will also be a diverse selection of art supplied by “Art on Cairncross” of Maleny with such noted artists as Kevin Oxley, Rex Backhaus-Smith, Nan Paterson, Judith Laws and Elizabeth Duguid amongst others. Each of these has specifically requested to be involved to support this extremely worthy cause. All of the art will be for sale and there will be a broad range of subjects, mediums and prices to cater for all. “Tiffany Jones Fine Art Gallery” of Buderim will also be featuring an enticing collection of works including investment pieces by David Boyd and Pro Hart.
This is a weekend of enjoyable activities celebrating the positive aspects of life whilst raising much-needed money for Cansurvive. The exhibition will be opened by Mayor Joe Natoli and Dr. Ruth Cilento and offers the opportunity to combine acquiring fine art with tasting organic wines, cocktails, local cheeses and snacks prepared by Sisters organic restaurant of Palmwoods. What better way to spend some time than to enjoy the beauty of nature, art and music whilst supporting this marvelous charity? Come along and invest in your future…through art and education.
For more information please contact (07) 5441 5730 or e-mail info@ucansurvive.org