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Artist Joseph Rivera and model Lindsey Rose are combining their efforts by working on a painting that will be donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The end result will be a large oil painting done in the style of the “Old Masters”. The size of the painting is 3’ x 4', and at the Artists’ current rate will be valued over $20,000. When it is completed, an event will be held in which the painting will be auctioned in an effort to raise funds for curing CF. Working in conjunction with the CF Foundation, they hope to make it a great event! The model in the painting has Cystic Fibrosis and will be gathering roses from a vine on a trellis. There will be exactly 64 roses in the painting, with her symbolizing the 65th rose* (her middle name is Rose) . Joseph and Lindsey are video documenting the events from start to finish. Please continue to check the website for dates, events, and live painting demonstrations at different locations! How is this project unique? Most artwork donated to charities is second rate or lacking in quality. This project has 2 basic purposes, to spread awareness about CF, and to help generate funds for a cure! Why? Because the people with CF deserve to breath!
*About 65 Roses®
"65 Roses" is what some children with cystic fibrosis (CF) call their disease because the words are much easier for them to pronounce. Mary G. Weiss became a volunteer for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in 1965 after learning that her three little boys had CF. Her duty was to call every civic club, social and service organization seeking financial support for CF research. Mary's 4-year-old son, Richard, listened closely to his mother as she made each call.
After several calls, Richard came into the room and told his Mom, "I know what you are working for." Mary was dumbstruck because Richard did not know what she was doing, nor did he know that he had cystic fibrosis. With some trepidation, Mary asked, "What am I working for, Richard?" He answered, "You are working for 65 Roses." Mary was speechless. He could not see the tears running down Mary's cheeks as she stammered, "Yes Richard, I'm working for 65 Roses." Since 1965, the term "65 Roses" has been used by children of all ages to describe their disease. But, making it easier to say does not make CF any easier to live with. The "65 Roses" story has captured the hearts and emotions of all who have heard it. The rose, appropriately the ancient symbol of love, has become a symbol of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 65 Roses® is a registered trademark of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
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