"Clapping For Our Carers" - CHARITY AUCTION
in aid of NHS Charities Together & Alzheimer Scotland
“Clapping For Our Carers” The story behind the painting
I think we are all incredibly moved by the “Clap for our Carers” event that takes place every Thursday evening at 8pm. We are so grateful for the NHS and our caring heroes during these extraordinary times. After the first Thursday evening of clapping, I was inspired to do something to help but wasn’t sure what that could be. That night I got a message from my friend Nicky, a nurse in the Infectious Diseases Unit at The Western General Hospital in Edinburgh who by chance, had arrived home from work at exactly 8pm that evening. She told me about the emotional moment when she opened her car door to hear the amazing applause of appreciation from everyone in her neighbourhood. As I conjured up the scene in my head, the first spark of an idea for this painting was born.
Having lost my father to Dementia just over a year ago I am now highly aware and extremely appreciative of all the wonderful NHS workers, Carers and Nursing home staff. Individuals who give a tremendous amount of care, love and kindness to help those in need. The current COVID-19 crisis has highlighted their hard work and amazing dedication even more. Through my painting I hope to express a huge thank you to the NHS and all our caring heroes.
I think we are all incredibly moved by the “Clap for our Carers” event that takes place every Thursday evening at 8pm. We are so grateful for the NHS and our caring heroes during these extraordinary times. After the first Thursday evening of clapping, I was inspired to do something to help but wasn’t sure what that could be. That night I got a message from my friend Nicky, a nurse in the Infectious Diseases Unit at The Western General Hospital in Edinburgh who by chance, had arrived home from work at exactly 8pm that evening. She told me about the emotional moment when she opened her car door to hear the amazing applause of appreciation from everyone in her neighbourhood. As I conjured up the scene in my head, the first spark of an idea for this painting was born.
Having lost my father to Dementia just over a year ago I am now highly aware and extremely appreciative of all the wonderful NHS workers, Carers and Nursing home staff. Individuals who give a tremendous amount of care, love and kindness to help those in need. The current COVID-19 crisis has highlighted their hard work and amazing dedication even more. Through my painting I hope to express a huge thank you to the NHS and all our caring heroes.
The painting raised over £14,000 for NHS Charities Together & Alzheimer Scotland - from auctioning the original, print sales and other generous donations.
A huge big thank you to everyone! ❤️
A huge big thank you to everyone! ❤️