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WE CAN BE THE CHANGE!

In 2020, Christopher Griffin Art Studio launched his Every Thursday Act Auction in support of those in need in our communities.

When a visual artist donates 100% of his sales to two food banks: Ottawa Food Bank and The Upper Room Hospitality Ministry Inc. in Charlottetown, he deserves to be noticed.

Every Thursday Art Auction 2026 is back starting on:
October 8, 2026 (his birthday)
9am-9pmET

To bid: 32auctions.com/christophergriffin

Rescue
oil on canvas
14"x11"

To date, Christopher’s Every Thursday Art Auction has raised $105,224.97 for the Ottawa Food Bank and $24,731 for the PEI Please follow his page, like and share with your people. Food scarcity in our communities is real. The need to support our food banks is real.

This is how it’s done. Bravo Christopher! Thank you!!!

InTheGlebe City of Ottawa

Every Thursday Art Auction 2026
100% or proceeds go to Ottawa Food Bank & The Upper Room Hospitality Ministry Inc.
October 8, 2026
9am-9pmET
bid by going to 32auctions.com/christophergriffin
Rescue
oil on canvas
14"x11"

In March of 2020, the radio announced that food banks were facing increased demand at the same time that fundraising efforts were being shut down beause of the pandemic. I initially thought I could help pack boxes at the Ottawa Food Bank. The question arose in my mind, “What if instead, I spent that time creating a piece of art and auctioning it off? Wouldn’t that be of more value?” I thought I would do it every Thursday (because what else was I doing?), until the pandemic was over in a few weeks time. So began my ‘Every Thursday Art Auction’. I launched it on 32auctions.com/christophergriffin. The first painting went for three times its value and raised $1000. That amount of money could buy way more food and help way more people than my sweat labour. So I continued…

In 2023, I opened a studio in Charlottetown, PEI and began splitting the proceeds 50/50 between the Ottawa and the PEI Food Banks: The Upper Room Hospitality Ministry Inc.. To date, Every Thursday Art Auction has raised $105,224.97 for the Ottawa Food Bank and $24,731 for the PEI Food Banks. 2026 is the 7th year of Every Thursday Art Auction, running from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve, 13 Thursdays in total. The value of this auction isn’t only in the amount of money raised. Every week people help raise awareness of the ongoing need to support the food banks by simply liking and sharing.

When your little sister is diagnosed with cancer, life changes. 💗

Yesterday, at the Run For The Cure, seeing Laryssa so deeply embraced and surrounded by women who love her, support her, and stand beside her was incredibly moving. Thank you. 💕💕💕

Over 50 women joined ORESTA Bosom Buddies to run in Ottawa, as well as in Peterborough, Saint John, and Kingston. They were all running with one purpose: to help find a cure.

ORESTA Bosom Buddies surpassed our goal of $23.000 raising $24,089.26. We were the third top fundraising team in Ottawa. We were the third top fundraising team in Ottawa. A huge thank you to those who supported us. Thank you to Christopher Griffin Art Studio for the tshirt design and to Jessica for helping to print them. A huge thank you to Brian for the post run feast. An extra huge thank you to those who supported us with your donations. Our hearts are so very full. If you feel moved to support us, it’s still not too late to donate:

https://support.cancer.ca/site/TR/?pg=team&team_id=558458&fr_id=31113

Women rising together.
This is the power of women.
We run for the survivors.
We run for the warriors.
We run for the families whose lives have been changed forever.
We run for those we have lost.
And we run with hope for the future.

Breast cancer is rampant. Sadly, no one is untouched. If you didn’t run with us this year, we invite you to join us next year.

Let’s all run for the cure so that one day, no one will need to run. ❤️

Exfoliation can become addictive but skin doesn’t need to be scrubbed into submission, it just needs to be refined

As we move into fall, exfoliation can help slough away dead skin buildup that causes skin to look dull, uneven, or congested. In addition to brightening, smoothing texture and clearing pore congestion, it also helps product absorb more easily..

Over exfoliation will leave skin sensitive so exfoliating once or twice a week is plenty.

The goal is consistency.

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We’re doing it again! 💗

On Sunday, October 4, ORESTA’s Bosom Buddies will be back for Ottawa’s Run for the Cure, and we’d love for you to join us.

Last year, 36 incredible women came together to run alongside Laryssa and raised more than $23,000 for breast cancer treatment and research. This year, we’re hoping to bring even more of our community together.

Whether you run or walk the 1 km or 5 km route, come be part of a morning filled with female friendship, support, laughter and lots of hugs. And stay afterward to share some food and drinks as we celebrate together.

We’re running for Laryssa, for every woman fighting, every survivor, every woman we’ve lost, and everyone who has loved someone through breast cancer.

If you can’t join us you can still support our team with a donation. Every dollar makes a difference.

Join ORESTA’s Bosom Buddies or donate here:
https://support.cancer.ca/site/TR/?pg=team&team_id=558458&fr_id=31113

Happy Fall Equinox! Today marks the first day of fall. 🍂🕯️🍁

There’s something about this season of transformation that makes us want to slow down, release and reset. We pull out our chunky knits, enjoy the fall harvest and pumpkin spice drinks while settling into a new rhythm.

As the leaves start to change and the air feels cool, fresh and crisp, our skin starts to feel the change too.

Fall is a good time to refine, replenish and nourish skin before we head into the colder months ahead.

Whether that means adjusting your skincare routine to reintroduce an oil cleanser, a richer moisturizer or booking your seasonal facial, we’re here for you.

Happy Fall Equinox!

Where would we be without our female friendships?

Our friends uplift us. They hold us when we crumble, celebrate us when we soar, and keep us honest when we drift.

Sometimes life gets loud and the world tries to dim our light. That’s when our friends light the way for us and remind us of our worth, if we’ve forgotten.

Today is Women’s Friendship Day. Tag the women who have reminded you of your worth when you needed it most. ❤️ May we be those women for each other.

With the new season upon us, it’s a great time to refresh your makeup bag.

Today only, enjoy 40% OFF Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics INC!

Founded by Jenn Harper, Cheekbone Beauty is a Canadian Indigenous-owned beauty company creating sustainable, vegan and cruelty-free cosmetics, inspired by Jenn’s Indigenous roots and teachings.

This is the perfect time to restock your favourites or pick up a new shade for fall. Happy shopping!