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MONTREAL, Quebec – Nov. 7, 2018 — The final opportunity to bet at silent auction to benefit the sanctuary will be held on November 23 at 7:00 pm at Invitation V at 201 St Jacques St, Montreal, QC H2Y 1M6 in conjunction with the closing reception there will be vegan cocktails and bites served for participants.
The artists that have contributed their work for the auction are local to Montreal and are fervent supporters of activism and a vegan lifestyle. Over 15 pieces of art and items were collected and put up for bidding at different vegan businesses in the Montreal area. The artists donated several pieces to the effort with at least one important piece for which 100% of the bidding price will be donated to the Refuge; each of their 2nd and 3rd pieces the bidding prize will be divided between the Refuge and the artist.
Award Winning Artist Chantal Poulin Durocher has donated one of her painting’s reproduction for the silent auction. “I am very happy to help people who help animals to have a better life. Thank you very much Refuge RR for all you do for the animals” explains Ms Durocher.
Artist Joanie Labonté, uses mainly watercolor, ink and graphite pencil to express herself. Joanie’s interests are the animal cause, as well as the protection of the environment. She is the co-founder of the organization Regard Animal, whose mission is to raise awareness of the animal cause through art. Her painting named “Baleine céleste ” has the highest bid up to right now.
The group Ma Voix Pour Eux (MVPE) is hosting the silent auction. MVPE feels responsible in assisting one of Canada’s most important Farm Animal Sanctuary. “I have never seen Refuge RR turn away from helping any animal either by hosting, placing or offering medical assistance. They are at the FRONT LINE of the animal cause and need of all of us to help the animals” said Rick Hinojosa, founder of MVPE.
Refuge RR cares for and provide a peaceful life for more than 250 animals. Without the support of the community and donors, the refuge can not continue its marvelous mission that drastically changes the lives of all those beings who were destined for the slaughterhouse or abandonment from past caregivers
The following is a list of the participating artists: Our Artists include; Carole Péloquin, Michele Cauchon, Julie Lépine, Joanie Labonté, Chantal Poulin Durocher, Lisa-Marie Charron,Eleny Dritsas and Holly Kindzierski and DJ Nicola.
Animal Sanctuary: https://www.refugerr.org/
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