Auction counters child abuse

Linda Dayan Frimer's artwork helps raise awareness through the Internet.
Barry Corrin, executive director of the Parent Support Services Society of B.C. (PSS), said that popular local Jewish artist Linda Dayan Frimer has donated some of her work in order to help raise money for his organization.

Frimer has contributed thousands of posters produced from her painting entitled "The Presence," with the words "No One Stands Alone" and the PSS information printed on the bottom. The posters will be distributed to social service agencies, government offices, doctors and other referring professionals.

Frimer has also donated an original of one of her favorite paintings, "Buttercup," to be sold at the PSS's first annual online auction.

The PSS has a 27-year history of supporting children and parents while preventing child abuse. The funds raised from the auction will be used for child care and transportation subsidies for low-income parents.

"The society is committed to removing the financial obstacles that often prevent low-income parents from accessing the services they need," said Corrin. "I hope that people will take a look to see Linda's painting and poster as well as the other donations that are available [in the auction]."

Some of the other items include Vancouver Canucks tickets, island getaways, restaurant gift certificates and jewelry.

The auction is being held throughout the month of November. Bids can be placed online at www.gobid.ca, or by going to the PSS Web site www.parentsupportbc.ca.

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