Boy George’s Self-Portrait

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Ended:November 2nd 2018, 5:30pm EDT

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£1,500($1,879 USD)

Charity percentage

85%

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The Prize

Bid for this incredible piece of art, Boy George’s self-portrait!

Boy George is universally recognised as one of the music industry’s most iconic artists and for the past 30 years has maintained a strong position at the forefront of this ever-changing, multi-faceted industry. A Grammy-nominated singer who has sold over 100 million singles and in excess of 50 million albums, Boy George has created a worldwide presence that transcends age, race, colour, creed, nationality and religion.

With the ink barely dry, George has created this original one-off piece for Children with Cancer UK, paying tribute to his iconic 80’s self, surrounding himself in his own hand-written lyrics from Culture Club’s ‘Karma Chameleon,’ one of the best-selling singles of all time. Commenting on his work, George said:

“I’m thrilled to support Children with Cancer UK in their 30th anniversary year with this unique self-portrait. I had so much fun making this and I hope we raise lots of money to help this amazing charity reach their vision of a World where no child dies of cancer.”

This incredible piece of art forms the star auction prize at ‘Scream all about it’ an extra special event to celebrate 30 years of Children with Cancer UK and keeping families together. This exclusive evening, named top of the list of London Calling’s ‘Wonderfully Weird and Offbeat Halloween events’, will also feature an 80s soundtrack, DJ’s, themed food and drinks menu.

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The Cause

Children with Cancer UK is a leading national children’s charity dedicated to the fight against the injustice of cancer in children. For more than 30 years, Children with Cancer UK has been actively raising and investing funds for vital specialist research to save the life of every child with cancer and keep their family together.

To date, Children with Cancer UK has raised over £230 million to fund research into the causes and treatment of childhood cancers, and to provide better facilities for children with cancer and their families. They currently have more than 60 research projects underway at leading centres around the UK.

Children with Cancer UK’s mission is to improve survival rates and the quality of survival in young cancer patients, by funding kinder, less toxic treatments. Thanks to research into new treatments funded by charities like Children with Cancer UK, survival rates have increased from 64% in 1990 to a predicted 84% in 2017. This means that more children with cancer than ever before are ringing the end of treatment bell, which marks the joyful moment when treatment is complete and young people can return home with their families.

Website

childrenwithcancer.org.uk

Item #P25681

In condition as donated.

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