A COUNTY artist hopes the donation of one of her creations will put a Cheltenham care home in the frame for fund-raising success.
Disabled residents of Leonard Cheshire’s Gloucestershire House care home in Cheltenham are hoping the generous donation of a painting by Susan Birth will attract plenty of bids when it’s auctioned on Tuesday (December 14)
All of the proceeds from the sale will go towards a therapy bike for the home.
During the pandemic, therapy bikes have provided a boost to morale. They have also helped residents at Gloucestershire House achieve their physiotherapy and fitness goals. These essential therapy bikes need constant maintenance and now also replacement.
Last summer, residents and supporters took part in a virtual ‘Going for Gold’ 6,000-mile Tokyo cycling challenge, to raise funds for a new bike.
“I love my artwork can help raise funds for this great cause. My mixed media painting contains a collection of flowers and plants in various shades of purple, which is the colour of disability awareness,” Susan said.
“The variety represents the diversity of the people Leonard Cheshire supports. I have given it the title ‘I See Purple’. My hope is that this auction helps the brilliant ‘Going for Gold’ challenge cyclists to reach their fund-raising target.”
Sarah Grout, events manager at Leonard Cheshire, said: “More recently the therapy bikes have provided a focus through cycling challenge events, supporting a sense of community in the care home during lockdown.
“We are overwhelmed that Susan Birth has donated her beautiful painting to help us reach our goal.”
Cheltenham auctioneers The Cotswold Auction Company are including the painting in their Christmas sale and bidding will take place online and at the sale room in the town.
Visit www.cotswoldauction.co.uk for more.
