In a broadening stroke of inspiration, The Kidney Foundation of
Canada, through its Western Ontario Chapter, is rolling on with its
unique and creative way to raise funds - auctioning off paintings by
well-known Canucks. Last year's "A Brush of Hope" campaign raised
over $16,000 to fund kidney research in Canada.

Allison Crowe welcomes this encore opportunity to join dozens of
Canadian celebrities including musicians, comedians, athletes and
academics creating one-of-a kind-paintings which are now on sale on
eBay, with the auction ending November 12th.

This Fall, Crowe performed in concert at the Waterloo Community Arts
Centre, as part of a day-long paint-in and celebration. Tim Fox,
Senior Development Manager of the The Kidney Foundation of Canada
and his enthusiastic crew are now readying to exhibit the artworks
at an "Arts & Laughs Gala" to happen this November 9 in Kitchener,
Ontario.

Almost 100 paintings have been received. These include individual
works of art by Allison Crowe and fellow Canadians Alex Lifeson
(RUSH), Alan Doyle (Great Big Sea), musicians Natalie McMaster,
Jesse Cook, Tegan Quin and sister Sara Quin (AKA Tegan and Sara),
Lisa Brokop, comedian Brent Butt (Comedian), Calgary Stampeder John
Comiskey, Roger Montgomery (Actor/photographer), Michael Smith
(Chef) and many more contributors.

You can see the full list of artists and see the paintings @
http://www.kidney.on.ca/HUHO_special_events_brushofhope

All of these works, including Allison Crowe's piece, are for sale
now on Ebay, with all proceeds going to kidney research. Research
done in Canada is important not only to Canadians, but to ALL people
suffering from kidney disease because advancements of this kind are
soon shared worldwide. To see all the works available for bidding,
visit: http://search.ebay.ca/kidney-
foundation_W0QQ_trksidZm37QQfromZR40

Here is a direct link to Allison's pastel for bidding on eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Allison-Crowe-original-pastel-Kidney-Foundation-
art_W0QQitemZ110188088254QQihZ001QQcategoryZ551QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ
1QQcmdZViewItem

and for viewing @ the Kidney Foundation website, here's where to
find a paintings index: http://www.kidney.on.ca/Photographs-chapter-
301-328

And, here's a link to see Allison Crowe's 2007 artwork @
http://www.kidney.on.ca/Photographs-section-301-328-15/?
eid=353&skip=12&len=6

Allison's 2006 painting for "A Brush of Hope" is now in a private
collection.

Please remember to support the cause this weekend!

Sláinte, Adrian