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Life With Cancer- dedicated 3ft by 4ft Painting “First Bloom” 2003 painting hangs in Office meeting room in Virginia office. ( Every First Bloom Original Painting is painted for every event( no one painting is the same ) Also, paintings given to all staff members.

Today, the number of original First Bloom paintings is over five, thousand in number given to auctions for cancer, raffles, survivor families, survivors at races, guest speakers.

Each race survivors, or family members , walkers wheelchair participant, I would present them with a First Bloom painting to say Thank You for your drive, hope, and most of all your constant commitment to raise funds. Because of my sensitivity to the sun since my breast cancer 11 years ago, They are all making a mark for people like me who can not participate on the field. Much Thanks. Special thanks to Floyd Harrison, publisher,
writer for his dedicated services to our community news.

Fundraisers started in 2003 at Nova College that held a race “Relay For Life” this became my mission to make another smile, to know that everyone of us are special.

Life With Cancer- auction original “First Bloom” 2003 Lobster Fest ( 2003-04-05) auction
George Mason Race for Relay For Life- Raffle of First Bloom Painting 3ftby 4ft. And survivor paintings for survivors for men and women raffle

Relay For Life Events:

NOVA College-Annandale, Virginia- Guest Speaker 2005- Relay For Life First Bloom painting to women survivor, and men survivors drawn raffle. Also First Bloom painting for auction.

Forrest Park High School race for American Cancer Society: Speaker, and First Bloom painting 3ft by 4ft auctioned. 2005 First Bloom painting raffle for men and women.

Ceremony every year “ Nova College- 2003-04-05- “First Bloom Painting” presented to survivors

All Relays for Life in DC areas- “First Bloom Paintings “presented at races 2003-04-05

All Relays for Life in VA areas-” First Bloom Paintings” presented at races 2003-2004-2005
Tulip Time for Vienna American Cancer Society: Paintings of yellow tulips for survivors.2003-04-05

American Cancer Society, Vienna, Virginia: Paintings of Bears for Washington, D.C. Areas for races. 2003-04-05

Barrons Ball in Washington, D.C. “First Bloom Painting” 3ft by 4ft of purples for the sign of remission, For auction. 2006 Ambassador Bayney Karran Guest Speaker, and the honor to meet his lovely wife Donna. ( umbrella given to Mrs Karran)

Ronald McDonald House,Fairfax, Va. raffle 2004-05-06-07-08 “Red Skins Bear”painting

Over three thousand paintings original paintings since 2003-04-05
First Bloom original paintings were presented to Guest Speakers that were cancer survivors.. and to those fighting the disease.

The American Cancer Society, Vienna, Virginia distributed First Bloom paintings to various districts.

Cards for the American Cancer Society 2003 04 -05 First Bloom sold in packs of eight for ten dollars ( all proceeds go to American Cancer Society in Vienna)

Cards of First Bloom in 2004 presented to The Life With Cancer for greetings of events up-coming. A special design for there logo. “First Bloom 11” Dedicated for our loved ones

Cards for The American Cancer Society 2003-04-05- “Bear With Me” Pandas for sale.

Cards for Prince William Hospital use for invitations “First Bloom Design especially for the events. “First Bloom 1V” Dedicated for our loved ones

Cards for Komen sent for Headquarters for there use 2005- Dedicated to our loved ones

Auction of First Bloom Painting” Hunks For The Cure” Fairfax, Virginia

Painting First Bloom designed for Komen Headquarters Office in Texas.2005

In 2007 Sculptures of “Piggy Bank Pigs”painted for the Leukemia Society Fundraiser.

2008 Designed First Bloom Ribbon for Scranton Pennsylvania Komen Affiliate for the Warriors. A event to win a car from Ford Warriors

Aszure Barton @Artists Ballet Dancers traveling show in Lorton, Virginia at the Workhouse Arts Center
2008- paintings First Bloom presented to Aszure, and another ballet dancer who has a father with cancer _ purple for remission.

Prince William Hospital: “Monte Carlo Night Auction”. Proceeds benefit The Cancer Center Lake Manassas donating three paintings for auction. 2005-06-07-08-09 (First painting 3ft by 4ft) in 2005
all other years three painting for auction.

Prince William Hospital Mada Gra Dinner and Auction 06-07-08-09
Three painting for auction.

Susan G Komen Events: Races in other states: First Bloom presented to various states, presented on stage, in office, at auctions to survivors, presented to guest speakers.
2005-06-07-08-09

Susan G Komen Event in Boston Mass. “ designed the award” “Cheryl Kramer Passion With a Mission Award” every year for survivor of the year. 2007-08-09- and shall continue.

Susan G Komen Events in New York City Affiliate: Auction First Bloom Paintings, dinner events: 2005-06-07—08-09.

Susan G Komen Events Washington, D.C. 2005-06-07-08- auctions: First Bloom paintings.

First Bloom painting was presented to Our First Lady Laura Bush in 2008 in Washington, D.C. And First Bloom Umbrella

First Bloom Umbrellas 2005 designed and presented to Komen various states along with paintings for survivors, or family members.

First Bloom paintings also mailed to various Komen Affiliate states for races, auctions 2005-06-07-08- with dedicated plaques.

Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization in 2006-07 large 3ft by 4ft auctioned for fundraiser. Joni Relyea speaker for one event. And smaller Pink First Blooms for survivors. Helena Walsh, artist and who resides in Rockland County, New City , New York won the auctioned 3ft by 4ft and donated it to Y_Me Foundation that evening
Thanks !!!.

First Bloom painting, and landscapes were auctioned in various states for Komen Passionately For The Pink. The “ Clinsys Clinical Research “ in 2008 sponsor.

First Bloom Paintings in 2009 I was limited to my painting to the many states due to health issues this year.

First Bloom Umbrellas made a donation of One Thousand Dollars to Arlington Affiliate in 2008.

First Bloom Paintings were presented to 13 cancer models at Ann Taylors in Washington, D.C. And Andrea Roane was presenter to give the first painting to the store manager 2007

Paintings of First Bloom for Ann Taylor cancer models: Washington D.C. 14 models were given painting at his event 2008 Glass frames in three fold sections.

Painting dedicated to Arlington Affiliate Office For Komen in 2006

Painting for Shawn Garner Race. ( volunteer for team leader and dedicated to raise funds for his sister who passed away from Breast Cancer.( at the Komen race in D.C .

First Bloom Painting is presented at the Komen Washington, D.C. Race at the Capital Mall in June: Andrea Roane has been Guest Speaker, and presenter 2007-08 painting is given to the Survivor Of The Year.

First Bloom Painting New York City: presented First Bloom Painting at Central Park : presenter was Ambassdor Cynthia Nixon Actor and Guest Speaker to Survivor race winner Of The Komen Race. 2008

First Bloom Painting was presented to Actor,Cynthia Nixon the night before the big Komen race event in June 2008 at the Museumn Foreum Washington, D.C.

August 4th 2009 First Bloom Painting was auctioned at the Komen Event “Osprey's Golf Outing in Woodbridge, Va. 3Ft by 4ft was won by Retired Admiral Bob Pond.
Guest Speaker: Joni Relyea
First Bloom Painting is being re-donated by winner Retired Admiral Bob Pond : to Prince William Hospital for there annual fundraiser. Many thanks for having such a kind-hearted hope to help raise other funds for the cause.

In 2009, I was asked to become Ambassador of Saint Thomas Aquinas College, in Sparkill, New York. The years back as a night-student. I was deeply touched by Dr. Margaret Fitzpatrick , and Alumni JoAnne Favata offer. ( we exchanged umbrellas outdoors! Sister Fitzpatrick had a wonderful large red umbrella she gave me, I gave her First Bloom Umbrella. And she proudly accepted First Bloom Painting before our tasty lunch at the 9W Golf Restaurant, Sparkill,New York

American Cancer Society in Haverstraw, New York held a fundraiser.
First Bloom painting, and umbrella was presented to the winner. 2007
Friends from my childhood attendance were present. We had a wonderful time of laughter.

Haverstraw Brick Museum,New York artist exhibit on the life of Joni Relyea past, and present as a former born New Yorker. Great to see so many friends, new friends, relatives, and meet visitors from New York City and the enjoyment of refreshments, and laughter back in November 2008.

Paintings of The Hudson River that were donated to West Point Military M.D.for offices back in 1985. These watercolors were on exhibit in the Highland Falls Gallery.

First Bloom paintings were presented in Washington, D.C. For the Susan G Komen Races for years 2006-07-08-09
New York City Komen Races in Central Park, New York City also

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First Bloom Painting is presented at the Komen Race in Washington, D.C. In June 2009 to the Survivor of the year Sara Faught. Presenter , and guest speaker:Joni Relyea at the Breakfast Ceremony. Also, Peggy Santiglia ( a singer with Franki Valli and the Four Seasons ) Peggy was not able to attend and read “Wildflowers” a poem written by Tom Austin, composer, artist, drummer with the Royal Teens. Tom also co-wrote “Short Shorts” with Bob Gaudio. Bob Gaudio is a prodigy as a youth. And became the Great composer, singer for Franki Vali and The Four Seasons. (This poem “Wildflowers”was influenced by my symbolic reading to survivors when they receive First Bloom Painting since 2003.

The First “Tree Of Hope Mural:” Joni C. Relyea in Woodbridge,Virginia 2008
Woodbridge Senior High School : Anchor Andrea Roane from WUSA9 was Guest Speaker, along with Superintendant staff, and Chamber of Commerce, and Principal, Music and Arts Director of Fine Arts Melvin Goodwyn. Unveiling: students, parents attendance.
Students painted for the first event mural signature piece: For dedication of Susan G Komen October Breast Cancer Month, and was televised.

Both Murals was televised in Virginia, and New York, and also “The Tree Of Hope” from Woodbridge Senior High School was televised International.

The Second Mural:
“The Tree Of Hope Mural”: North Rockland High School, Thiells, New York 2009
Students painted after school, during brakes and we dedicated this mural to Susan G Komen for October Breast Cancer Month. Unveiling: staff, and Supervisors, Guest Speaker: Anchor Andrea Roane from WUSA9 Washington, D.C. Also Komen CEO \Affiliate from New York City, and Guest Speaker, Dara Richardson-Heron M.D. Unveiling with friends and guests.

The signature music piece that is utilized for “The Tree Of Hope “ AND “ Hope For Our Children Murals will continue having children paint to the rhythm, and vibrations of instrumental sounds of the “Jersey Babys CD”

Master classes at Woodbridge Senior High School for students preparing for Governor School was directed by Joni Relyea 2002-03-04-05

First Bloom Paintings also contributed to aid for the Scott family in West Virginia for there sons funeral. As a cancer survivor my heart can feel the pain of a family loss.

Fundraiser for Sara at Madigans Restaurant in Occoquan, Va. First Bloom was presented to Sara.

The First Mural for The Guyana Embassy in Washington, D.C. This mural will be painted by children from age 3years to teen. On January 2009 at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Lakeridge, Virginia. The music first played as the signature piece for inspiration is the “Jersey Babys”CD. The unveiling took place with the Honorable Ambassador Bayney Karran, his lovely wife Donna, and his loyal staff.
Also, Jackie Ezersky, Director of Religious Education who was FAB!To help assist the age children. All of the proceeds went to the Guyana Hospital in Georgetown, Guyana.
This will continue to grow every year under the direction of Joni Relyea.
Kevin Heider Director of Youth Ministry composed, and played guitar for The Honorable Karran. Title of the piece was “Hope For Our Children” enjoyed by all..
Special guests, friends, family, and staff had a marvelous time.
Special Guests Speakers: Honorable Baynay Karran, From Howard University Hospital
Dr.Sheit Hassan Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Neville Ramroop technician from Guyana for cancer. Also, Joni Relyea art instructor. ( Raising funds for Breast Cancer, Ovarian, for men and women to be able to receive treatment. ( no child should loose a parent, uncle, aunt, sister,grandmother, grandfather from these deadly diseases due to lack of funding)
It is my intention to help the country of Guyana every year with the help of the children.
There will be cards made for sale to help this project grow for Guyana families to be tested in Guyana Hospital. We missed Deacon Emil Myskowski due to illness. And also ,Andrea Roane from WUSA9 due to another commitment. Thank you for your attention with the children as they progressed with this project. Next year 2010 we hope to see both of them.
And special thanks to Rev.David P Meng Pastor and Rev.James R Searby giving the children the opportunity to grow in spirit, and to share there communion among friends side-by side. Many thanks, Joni

January 2010- The mural “Hope For Our Children “will be our 2nd Annual Fundraiser and children from all states will paint along with the signature piece “The Jersey Babys CD” for motivational instrumental rhythm. This is a Fundraiser for The country of Guyana. Ambassador Bayney Karran will be our Honored Guest.

2009 designed First Bloom hand-painted scarves, and neck ties. Andrea Roane, Anchor from Washington D.C. WUSA9 wore the scarf to “Key To The Cure” at Saks 5th. And Howard Bernstein ,Anchor also wore First Bloom neck tie on WUSATV9 on there October Breast Cancer Month on TV.
Many thanks !

2009 November Original watercolor painting “ Autumn On The Potomac” for auction at Prince William Hospital Gala.

Jan.2010 “Hope For Our Children “ mural The Second Annual Mural for Guyana Fundraiser. Presenting many special guest speakers, This unveiling is April 24th from 11am to 1pm.

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