February is a special month for the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation. Its mission is to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms that might lead to stroke or heart disease. It also focuses on fund-raising for maintaining research in heart health.
An inspired member of the Arts Society (the late Joan Cotte) initially invited artists to try out a community experiment four years ago. The event called ‘Follow Your H’Art’ involves partnerships among the Heart and Stroke Foundation, participating business owners throughout town, and talented local artists. Artists display their artwork in local shops for the month. Each artist will then donate a portion of the sales to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. You can enter the Heart & Stroke Draw and win FREE ART. Just collect 10 stamps on the draw cards available at the Follow Your H’Art businesses. Then submit completed draw cards at any one of the businesses.