UPDATE - 10/30@2:56PM: The winning bid for Alex's painting was $7,000!

The The Kidney Foundation of Canada's A Brush of Hope charity auction kicks off today and will run through October 30th. Alex Lifeson is once again one of the many Canadian celebrities donating paintings to the auction this year. Bidding is now open at eBay.ca and you can check out and/or bid on Alex's painting at this link. The painting is 8" X 16", acrylic on stretched canvas and named Sun Dance. Paul at The Canadian Music Scene posted a touching letter from Alex earlier this month explaining why this charity is so important to him:

... Once again, it is that time of year when I sit down to paint for the Kidney Foundation's fundraiser, A Brush Of Hope. I and many others take the time to dabble with our acrylics in the hope that you will find something you just have to have, and bid for it on eBay from October 20th to the 30th. Of course, I'm hoping you just have to have mine!

A little over 8 years ago, my father passed away after 2 very difficult years of failing health. Both his kidneys ceased to operate and he was on dialysis for over 2 years. Many times, he was nearly lost during his dialysis and it was heartbreaking to watch his demise, and that's why this is especially important to me.

Below, are the links to the Foundation site where you can view my painting as well as many others. Please keep the end of October in mind, bid furiously, and help to find a cure for kidney disease.

Brush For Hope Facebook Page
Brush For Hope Alex's Painting Facebook Page

Thanks very much for your support. -- Alex

If you are in the Prince Edward Island or New Brunswick area you can view all of the art pieces at various local exhibitions as listed in this press release over the next couple of weeks. To view all the paintings up for auction just go to eBay.ca.

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