Most of Francesca's close friends are aware of her upcoming heart surgery. We wanted to share her plight with the community that she has served and worked in for many years. Although she has medical insurance, it will only cover 80 percent of the cost of the surgery which will be done in California.

Francesca, a single Mom with a 5-year-old daughter, recently received the Conservation Artist Award for November 2006 by the Worldwide Nature Artist Group for her artwork in support of ending trafficking of Tigers.

We are asking the community to support Francesca by coming to "ART ON THE TERRACE SALE" on November 4th at her studio which will be hosted by her close friends. This is your chance to say good bye before she leaves for three weeks,
meet a few artists and consider art work for holiday gifts. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted.

The art that will be on display and for sale will feature Francesca and a few other local artists. If you can't make the art sale but would like to help Francesca, please make your donation directly to Francesca Owens.