vrse has gusto.
By definition, gusto means vigorous enjoyment, zest or relish, esp in the performance of an action. This is the 7th anniversary of the calendar for hope and as every year past, it has been put together with great vigor and enthusiasm for preserving the memory of Christopher and raising awareness about the importance of organ & tissue donation.
the 2012 calendar
Gusto 2012 is a 7 x 7 inch calendar packed full of quirky illustrations by the creator of the calendar for hope, Jess Dupuis (nee Hogan). Jess donates her time, energy and award-winning talent to each illustration with the desire to raise awareness about the need for organ & tissue donation. Everyone can enjoy these conversation-starting pieces of art, so be sure to buy yours today.
the purpose & history.
This is the most rewarding design project we do and we thank you—our buyers, sponsors, guest artists, clients, friends and families for your generosity and support. This calendar is successful because people like you make it so.
To date, vrse has sold over 1,000 calendars and raised and donated over $12,000 to the University of Alberta Hospital’s HOPE Program. We hope to make it to 1300 calendars and $16,000 with the sales of gusto 2012.
The idea was born in 2005 when Jess created a small homemade calendar for family and friends. Entitled Tonal 2006, the calendar featured Jess' art and was made in memory of her little brother, Chris. Chris was nine years old when he passed away – he was waiting for a liver transplant.
A close friend who received the calendar wanted to purchase calendars to give to her friends—alas, six additional copies of Tonal 2006 were produced and sold for $6 each. The $36 was donated to U of A's HOPE program and the calendar for hope was born. (A heartfelt thank you to Amy, who unknowingly sparked something so wonderful).
Since that first year, vrse design inc. has been committed to making the calendar for hope an annual fundraiser in memory of Christopher. Every year, we produce and sell an art-filled calendar with 100% of the proceeds donated to the University of Alberta's Human Organ Procurement and Exchange (HOPE) Program to help raise awareness about the importance of becoming an organ & tissue donor.
Cheers! Jess | vrse design inc.