THE PAINTING: This painting is titled "Western Valley Road, Little River" and is an original art work by Chris Manning. Acrylic on stretched canvas, this piece measures approximately 900mm x 600mm.

THE ARTIST: Chris Manning is a Christchurch-based sign writer. He has generously donated these artworks in support of the Mental Health Foundation, having experienced his own mother's struggles with mental illness.

THE FUNDRAISER: This auction is being run as part of Kath's Kilimanjaro Challenge 2017 - Kath is climbing to the 5,895m summit of the mighty Mount Kilimanjaro in September, to raise money and awareness for the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand. All funds raised from this auction will be donated directly to the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand.

WAYS YOU CAN HELP:

• Check out all the listings for this month-long fundraising art auction!
• Bid away on the items you love!
• Share these auctions with your friends!
• Follow Kath's journey on her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/kilimanjarochallenge2017
• Help Kath achieve her fundraising goal of $4,000 by making a direct tax-deductible donation to the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand, at: https://kilimanjaro-for-mental-health.everydayhero.com/nz/kath
• Help Kath complete the Kilimanjaro Challenge by contributing to the costs of the trip, at: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/kilimanjarochallenge2017