Jack Henderson (artist) explained

Jack Henderson
Birth Name:Jack Ieuan Rocky Henderson
Birth Date:21 November 2004
Birth Place:Edinburgh, MeadowMill, Scotland
Nationality:Scottish
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Jack Henderson (born 2004) is a Scottish artist, known for raising £64,000+ by selling his artwork as a child, which he donated to the Edinburgh-based Sick Kids Friends Foundation.

Background

Henderson wanted to raise money for the Sick Kids Hospital in Edinburgh where his youngest brother Noah regularly attended with bronchiolitis. His idea was to draw 'anything' in exchange for donations to the Sick Kids Friends Foundation and he aimed to raise £100.[1] After his idea (which he titled Jack Draws Anything) and website went viral he gained a lot of attention and picture requests. His fundraising total is now in excess of £64,000.[2]

In 231 days, the East Lothian youngster drew 536 pictures, using 314 pens, 162 crayons and 96 pencils on 2144 sheets of paper to complete his marathon drawing task.[3]

As of June 2014, Jack has now officially finished his fundraising efforts.[4]

Book

A book of his story and pictures was published by Hodders Children's Books in 2011, titled Jack Draws Anything.[5] [6] To mark the event, a new toy was designed, based on one of his drawings.[7]

Awards

Henderson and his campaign have won and been nominated for a number of awards for their fundraising and social media activities, including amongst others:

Personal life

Jack is originally from Edinburgh, Scotland but moved to Prestonpans, East Lothian when he was young.[11] In September 2012 he moved with his family to Walnut Creek, California where they resided until July 2018. He has since returned to Scotland.

Notes and References

  1. News: Jack Henderson hits £10,000 for Sick Kids in Edinburgh. 18 December 2012 . BBC News (Edinburgh, Fife & East Scotland). 4 April 2011.
  2. Web site: Homepage . Jack Draws Anything . 7 October 2013 . To date, Jack has raised £64,588 and picked up a host of awards.
  3. Web site: Jack Draws Anything has drawn EVERYTHING . Jack Draws Anything . 2015 . 29 August 2015.
  4. Web site: The End . Jack Draws Anything . 2015 . 29 August 2015.
  5. News: Little Jack draws out a book deal . 18 December 2012 . The Scotsman . 23 May 2011.
  6. News: Sulieman . Cara . Jack Draws Anything: Six-year-old behind the website signs book deal . 10 June 2014 . STV . 23 May 2011 . 4 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304045558/http://news.stv.tv/east-central/251597-jack-draws-anything-six-year-old-behind-the-website-signs-book-deal/ . dead .
  7. News: Gibbins . Kirsty . Jack wins Pride of Britain award . 19 December 2012 . East Lothian Courier . 30 October 2012.
  8. Web site: PRESS RELEASE — Jack Draws Anything wins Bighearted Scotland Award .
  9. News: Corp . Natalie . Inspiring: Meet the Pride of Britain 2012 - our unsung heroes . 19 December 2012 . The Daily Mirror . 29 October 2012.
  10. Web site: Jack to receive Special Recognition Award at the Sick Kids Friends Foundation Heroes of the Hospital 20th Anniversary Awards . Jack Draws Anything.
  11. Web site: FAQ . Jack Draws Anything . 2015 . 29 August 2015.

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