Wednesday 14 September 2016

Louve de Laine - Media Release

Local Artisan Gives Back Through Her Hand Knits at Fundraise for Cancer Foundation

Ottawa, ON - Louve de Laine - Hand knit designs by local artisan Adèle Crôteau will be featured at an upcoming charity event The Art of Hope, benefitting the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation on October 13, 2016.

Adèle Crôteau and her family are no strangers to cancer. In 2008, her life was overturned with the loss of her mother to ovarian and peritoneal cancer. While still grieving for her mother, she received her own diagnosis of cervical cancer a few years later at the age of 37. Now cancer-free, it is her passion and goal to educate, raise awareness and raise funds towards cancer support programs and research.

Adèle became obsessed with knitting after the loss of her mother; who was an avid knitter. It was her way of self healing and to ensure her mother's legacy lived on.

Proceeds from sales of Louve de Laine's hand knit pieces have been donated to a range of charitable organization such as Ovarian Cancer Canada, The Ottawa Hospital Foundation and most recently to the Gord Downie Brain Cancer Fund.

"The Inspiration behind my work comes from difference stories of those affected by cancer. Whether I hear a famous person just diagnosed or it's someone I read about or meet online, I know I have to do something. So I am knitting!"

The Art of Hope is an evening dedicated to local arts, music and fashion from across the National Capital Region. All participants have been touched by cancer one way or another and are collaborating together to provide a fun filled, interactive evening to delight their guests.

The evening will include dance performances, live music, art exhibits, artist demonstrations and fashion show. Other artists participating at The Art of Hope include Canadian Singer/Songwriter Keturah Johnson, local designer, Rowes Fashion and visual artist Judy DeBoer.

Tickets for The Art of Hope are on sale through Eventbrite. Event details can de found at www.vixensvictorious.ca

For more information, please contact
Adele Croteau
louvedelaine@gmail.com


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