Original Painting by:
Chris Getzlaf
(Saskatchewan Roughriders)
A Brush of Hope - Celebrity Paintings for Kidney Research
in support of The Kidney Foundation of Canada
8" X 10", acrylic on canvas board
This is a rare opportunity for you to own an ORIGINAL, one-of-a-kind painting by Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver, Chris Getzlaf. All proceeds from the sale of this painting will go to The Kidney Foundation of Canada so that the Foundation can continue to fund much needed kidney research and improve the lives of people living with kidney disease.
Born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan, Getzlaf grew up playing ice hockey in addition to Canadian football with his younger brother, Ryan, an NHL All-Star for the Anaheim Ducks
Getzlaf played with the junior Prairie Thunder and collegiate Regina Rams in his hometown before being drafted by the Hamilton Tiger Cats in the fifth round, 33rd overall, in the 2007 CFL Draft. He was then traded to the Saskatchewan Roughriders with Corey Holmes in exchange for Jason Armstead on August 19, 2007. Getzlaf made his CFL debut in 2008 with Saskatchewan against the Calgary Stampeders and recorded his first career CFL catch and touchdown.
The Kidney Foundation of Canada is the national volunteer organization committed to reducing the burden of kidney disease through:
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funding and stimulating innovative research;
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providing education and support;
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promoting access to quality healthcare; and
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increasing public awareness and commitment to advancing kidney health and organ donation
Please note our shipping and handling charges. We will try our best to ship to you within 3 business days of receiving your payment. However, we are a charity operating with a small staff and volunteers, so it may take up to a week to ship your painting. Paypal is the preferred payment method, although we will accept credit card over the phone for Canadian purchasers. If you are local to Fredericton, New Brunswick and would prefer to pick your painting up in person at our office, please message us and we will not charge for shipping. Local pick-ups can pay by cash.
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Thank you for your bids! The Kidney Foundation of Canada appreciates your support!