Handmade framed one-off mixed media piece created especially by Nic Howard for this auction , ALL proceeds will be donated to the Cancer Society Franklin Relay for Life.

On the 9th/10th March I aim to walk a marathon at the Franklin Relay for Life, in support of the Cancer Society.

As one of 19 awesome members of the MotivateMeNZ team, we aim to keep that baton moving around the track, whether it be run, walk, cartwheel, (crawl?), we'll do our best to support the cause.

We are all fundraising in our own ways. Some are baking, selling, stealing the cash from underneath the couch cushions, we are doing what we can find funds dollar by dollar, because every dollar counts and we have a target to meet.

Art is my thing. It seemed only natural to create a special piece to sell as a fundraiser.

The winner of this auction will not only gain this handmade framed mixed media artpiece, they will also have the satisfaction of knowing their money is going towards supporting the Cancer Society.

Please help get this auction value as high as you can, every single dollar higher counts.

Art Details: "Love and Beloved" Mixed Media by Nic Howard. Frame: 7 x 9" (17.5 x 23 cm) Art: 4 x 7" (10 x 17cm)

Created with: Paper, canvas, metal trinkets, charms, resin pieces, coloured mists, metal effects, paints.

Thank you for your support, please spread the word of this auction by posting to facebook, blogs or pinterest. Alternatively if you want to donate directly to my fundraising page, please visit http://relay.org.nz/nic_howard .

Unfortunately we've all been touched by cancer in some way - I'm proud to be making a stand, thanks for supporting my efforts.