A bright, colourful and uplifting piece of art has been donated to the Mid North Coast Cancer Institute at Port Macquarie in the hope it will bring enjoyment to patients undergoing treatment at the world-class facility.
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The painting of a paraglider about to launch from the top of North Brother Mountain was commissioned by the Mid North Coast Machinery Restoration Club especially for the cancer unit.
Bonny Hills artist Jan Wilson was asked to paint a local scene to inspire patients and said she could think of no better backdrop than the panoramic views of the Camden Haven afforded from the top of Dooragan National Park’s North Brother Mountain.
The commission was funded through a donation from the Machinery Restoration Club from the proceeds of its recent Rusty Iron Rally at Macksville.
The donation was one of five, with the other beneficiaries being the Nambucca Valley Parkinson’s Support Group, Macksville-Scotts Head Surf Life Saving Club, Kempsey Aero Club and the drought-relief program, Doing It For The Farmers.
The club’s secretary, Anne Pade, said the Rusty Iron was no stranger to supporting local causes, which in recent years had included Macksville District Hospital and Kempsey District Hospital’s Renal Dialysis service.
“This year we wanted to support cancer patients who are receiving treatment at the Mid North Coast Cancer Institute in Port Macquarie,” Mrs Pade said.
“Cancer touches so many lives, and our club members are not immune.
“Our donation is in memory of a much-loved member, Helen Hollis of Wauchope, and in honour of another member, Ian Steele, currently undergoing treatment at the unit.”
The Rusty Iron Rally, which has been an annual event on the Mid North Coast for almost 25 years, is one of the biggest and best shows of its type in Australia; this year attracting more than 5000 old machinery enthusiasts.
Oncology Nursing Unit Manager Jenny Baroutis said she was thrilled to accept the club’s donation.
“The artwork is so uplifting for patients to view in the waiting room,” Ms Baroutis said.
“It is bright, colourful, local and inspiring.
“I can’t thank the Rusty Iron organisers enough for supporting this project. Our cancer centre is so much more than machines and medicine.
“It’s about people and their wellbeing, and that story starts from the moment they walk through our doors.”
