n January 2004, Nida was diagnosed with Breast Cancer, Surgery, Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy followed and a year of mixed emotions.
- I was extremely lucky to have flown through my treatment and I was able to carry on working. It was in fact my husband and children, and my work that sustained me throughout. The support I received from the medical profession, from family and friends and from my colleagues was enormous. I am a year down the road and in my Doctors words am a cured woman Now it's about getting on with the rest of my life and enjoying every minute of it!
n appreciation of all the support in 2004, Nida has donated the following vouchers:
ARC House, cancer support centre Dublin - 2000
LARCC cancer centre Mullingar - 1100
Oncology unit ,Tulamore - 425
Cancer support House Portlaoise - 425
Footsteps-children with Downs syndrome - 450
Our Ladies Hospital for sick Children - 450
Ofalia House Edenderry: residential house for the elderly - 900
Schoolboys Soccer Club Edenderry - 1100
Tsunami disaster, cheque - 150
Ormond St. hospital, London - £750stg
ida would like to stress that none of this is possible without the support of her clients so please keep having portraits done!!
f you would like a voucher to help raise funds for your favourite charity, please e-mail for information.
his website is dedicated to my beloved parents the late John O'Kelly and Carmel O'Kelly.
In their honour 15% of all profits from my work will be donated to nominated children's charities.
