Art for a cure

Art for a cure

Markham

A Markham seniors residence is going artistic in a bid to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society.

The Woodhaven, a long-term care home, is joining Art for a Cure to present the Woodhaven Art Festival July 24.

The inspiration comes from local artist Herbert Pryke, a cancer survivor who wrote Gratitude Orchard, a book about his experience.

His goal is to sell 1,000 copies with all proceeds going towards the society.

Other artists will be at the festival, which takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. at 380 Church St., east of Ninth Line near Markham Stouffville Hospital.

For more information, e-mail mirwin@chartwellreit.ca or call 905-472-3320, ext. 543.

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