16th February 2021

    Artwork Catman, ‘Superhumans’, to be auctioned in aid of Pilgrims

    You may have seen earlier in the year a striking image pop up in Whitstable dedicated to frontline workers. Spray painted by anonymous street artist Catman who is local to Whitstable, the image titled, ‘Superhumans’ has been admired by passers-by as our community continue to pay tribute to those responding to COVID- 19. Catman has gifted a one off original copy of this touching image in order to raise vital funds for local hospice care in east Kent.

    Paying homage to key workers across the UK in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Catman created the inspiring image on the side of the Pilgrims Whitstable general store. Catman said: “While the town was in isolation, I painted this in dedication to all the superhuman frontline staff out there working tirelessly to keep us and our loved ones safe and well.”

    We are delighted by this generous gift, and we are incredibly thankful

    Leila – Pilgrims

    As we find ourselves in another national lockdown the incredible front line workers at Pilgrims and across the NHS are still here; still caring for patients living with an incurable illness and their families in east Kent.

    The charity is honoured to be in receipt of a piece of Catman’s artwork, Canterbury Community Fundraising Manager Leila Ilkhan said: “We are delighted by this generous gift and to have the opportunity to raise vital funds from such a touching piece of artwork. Without the vital support of our community we would not be able to carry on with our work to ensure those who are living with an incurable illness have access to the specialist care and comfort they need. We are incredibly thankful.“

    The silent auction will go live from Monday 22nd February and those interested in owning this piece of artwork can send in their bid to fundraising@pilgrimshospices.org. Please include your full name, contact address and contact phone number.

    Bidding will close on Monday 15th March at midnight. Bids submitted after this date will not be counted. The winning bidder will be contacted on Tuesday 16th March. Please note you have to be 18 years or over to submit a bid. If there is more than one top bid of the same value then the earlier bid will be accepted. For more information please contact leila.ilkhan@pilgrimshospices.org.

    Artwork details:
    Reserve price of £1,000
    Original one off copy titled, ‘Superhumans’.
    Dimensions: H 28 inches W 24 inches
    Material: Plywood
    Framed: Black wooden frame (kindly gifted by Lilford Gallery, Canterbury)


    Each year Pilgrims Hospices give care and comfort to over 2,500 people in east Kent who are coming to terms with an illness that sadly cannot be cured.  The charity support patients to live life as well as possible until the very end, free from pain and distress.

     

    Jean and Sarah celebrate Mother’s Day by clocking up the miles for their Walk the Underground challenge!

    This Mother’s Day, we spoke to mother and daughter walking duo, Jean Rix and Sarah Walker, about how they’re motivating themselves to hike 250 miles to complete our latest Virtual Hike: Walk the Underground, and how their joint love for walking has kept them connected during the pandemic.

    “Mum and I both love to explore our local countryside, and during the pandemic we felt that it was more important than ever to keep both physically and mentally healthy. The flexibility of the Virtual Hike Series has allowed us to get outside at a time and pace that suited us.

    “After completing Pilgrims London Walkopoly in February, we were keen to take on something more long-term. Walk the Underground allows us to do exactly that, and in a timeframe that suits our ability. We’re aiming to complete the 250 miles within the next 6 months, which equates to around 10 miles a week. We feel that this is a manageable target for us and one that will motivate us to stay active  while exploring what’s local to us.

    “We are incredibly lucky to be surrounded by beautiful countryside, and a couple of our favourite walks are right on our doorstep, which take in hillsides, woodlands and river. Each week mum and I find the time to enjoy a long socially-distanced walk together to add miles to our virtual hike.

    “Before the pandemic, a lot of our socialising was based around the children and getting the wider family together, but taking part in Walk the Underground has allowed us to stay connected, especially once the novelty of zoom calls wore off! It’s also given us the opportunity to have some one on one, mother and daughter time.

    “Taking part in the Virtual Hike Series has been great for giving us a target, that we’re accountable for. We keep a close eye on the virtual tube line tracker to stay up to date with one another’s distance; it motivates us to keep going when we see the other one has edged ahead a little.

    “When we signed up for our first virtual hike we joined the Pilgrims Hospices Walking and Hiking Group on Facebook to feel like part of a community. The group is really friendly and supportive, share photos from our walks and cheer each other on throughout the challenge; the support we’ve received is really refreshing.

    “This Mother’s Day, albeit different to many before it, we will spend it like we have a lot of the last year, by going for a socially-distanced walk together to clock up some miles for our Walk the Underground challenge; whilst enjoying some cake!

    “The Virtual Hikes have given us the perfect opportunity to have some one on one, mother and daughter time for a change, and we’re definitely going to keep walking together long after the pandemic is over. We’ve already chatted about where we’re going to walk once we’re allowed to travel outside of our local area, and we’re looking forward to walking along the coastline together once again.”

    Find out more and join the Virtual Hike: Walk the Underground challenge today.


    Each year Pilgrims Hospices give care and comfort to over 2,500 people in east Kent who are coming to terms with an illness that sadly cannot be cured.  The charity support patients to live life as well as possible until the very end, free from pain and distress.

     

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