By
Gordon Blackstock
IAN ANDREW, from Lanchester in County Durham, has been keen to draw people’s attention to our appeal since day one.
 The keen artist has sold hundreds of his pen and ink artworks for our campaign since March.
But the 65-year-old’s most recent endeavour was to tackle the challenging Great Glen Way.
Ian raised another £225 for
the Sick Children’s Appeal by completing the 73-mile trek in six days. It means the father-of-two has now raised
more than £500.
Yet instead of resting on his laurels, Ian hopes this figure might be extended further by selling copies of three drawings he made on the trip.
Both Ian’s children work in the health industry so the retired civil engineer knows all about the importance of our appeal.
He said, “My son works as a general paediatrician in Glasgow and my daughter is a clinical pharmacist in palliative care, so they are involved in both ends of
the human life span.
“That’s why I’m delighted to do all I can to help raise money for this worthy cause.
“The walk itself was a great achievement and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I did the West Highland Way when I turned 60 so it was fitting I did another one on my 65th.”
Breathtaking
A keen amateur artist, Ian sketched the breathtaking landscape on the way — but it wasn’t easy.
Ian said, “Sketching outside can be pretty tricky — especially with the weather we’re often subject to!
“I usually do a quick sketch, take a picture and do the rest at home before the rain comes on.”
Ian’s three new sketches have joined the array of pictures he’s already penned for The Sunday Post campaign.
He’s received hundreds of requests for his pen and ink drawn notelets — priced at £1 for three.
With drawings of landscapes and historic sites across the
north-east of England, the Lake District and Scotland, Ian has many recognisable scenes to choose from, including sketches
of Iona, Orkney and Loch Katrine.
He said, “I’ve been drawing since I was a schoolkid but when I started working in engineering we had to do complex sketches by hand.
“There were no computers back then. And although it might have made life easier it taught me a lot about how to draw.”
Anyone who would like one of the limited supply of copies of Ian’s drawings can phone him on 01207 520 664, or send the money to The Sunday Post Sick Children’s Appeal.
 IF YOU have a
special reason for contributing to or raising funds for our appeal
then we’d like to hear from you.
It could be that
you’d like to thank caring staff for the treatment they’ve
provided in your hour of need. Or perhaps a relative spent time in
one of Scotland’s children’s hospitals and the experience has
left a lasting impression on your family’s life.
Whatever the reason,
please let us know.
We’d be delighted
to share your experiences with our readers. And, who knows,
it may inspire others to follow in your fund-raising footsteps.
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