A JoEllen Brydon painting was recently auctioned off at an event held by his Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada.
The breakfast event was a fundraiser for the United Way, part of the Governor General's Work Charitable Campaign.
His Excellency personally thanked JoEllen for her contribution. He joked that he had been up all night cooking for the breakfast.
The event was attended by over 450 people, and was held at the Governor General's residence at Rideau Hall.
Governor General David Johnson personally thanked JoEllen Brydon for her contribution
The donated painting, "Getting Home", acrylic on panel
His Excellency David Johnston thanked the crowd for attending
Throughout the morning over 450 guests attended the event held at Rideau Hall
Fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, baked beans, pastries, coffee and juice were on the menu at the Governor General's charity breakfast