Art exhibition at Colchester Hospital to raise funds for North Essex cancer charity
Local artist Claire Vaughan has a range of pieces on display
A new art exhibition at Colchester General Hospital has been launched, featuring a series of pieces by local artist Claire Vaughan.
The artwork reflects Claire's journey of recovery, as well as her recent experience of grief after the loss of her childhood friend Debbie Cuthbert to ovarian cancer.
Sales of the pieces are raising money for the Cancer Wellbeing Centre, which supports vital care for patients and families.
Claire said:
"I sincerely hope that I'm honouring my friend. We'd been friends for 46 years and having the art exhibition is actually helping me to process my grief while hopefully doing some good at the same time.
"Sadly she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, but she never, ever lost her hope and positivity and she was just such an inspirational woman. I'm proud to have been part of her life."
“Debs was my best friend, and we were like sisters growing up. We did everything together, even wore the same clothes at times and she was always my biggest champion when it came to my art. Losing her has been incredibly hard, but this exhibition is my way of honouring her, processing my grief, and hopefully helping others at the same time. Knowing that the funds raised will go directly to support people and families affected by cancer, just like Debs and ours, means everything to me.”
Senior Fundraising Manager, Dan Bailey shared, “We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Claire for her generosity and creativity in organising this exhibition in support of our Cancer Wellbeing Fund. It’s through the kindness and dedication of supporters like Claire that we’re able to enhance the care and experience of patients living with cancer across our hospitals. Her efforts will make a big difference to those who need it most.”
They have more details on their website.