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Spotlight On... Jack Henderson
The little boy with the big art!
Fundraising star and internet sensation Jack Henderson has raised thousands for the Sick Kids Hospital since starting www.jackdrawsanything.com, offering to draw anything in return for donations to the hospital.
His original fundraising target of £100 was more than doubled within just 24 hours of the website going live, leaving the primary school pupil a mountain of artwork to complete and many messages of support from those keen to receive their very own work of art.
Jack continues to post his drawings online as they are finished, to the delight of his many fans.
To date Jack has raised more than £20,000 for the Sick Kids Friends Foundation as a thank you to the hospital for taking care of little brother Noah, who was admitted at three-months-old for condition called bronchiolitis.
The six-year-old has also received a publishing deal, with a book of selected drawings hitting the shops in October.
We want to know more...
What is the most important lesson life has taught you?
To always behave.
How do you relax?
I watch TV sometimes and play with my toys.
Happiness is...
Fun
Who would you invite to your dream dinner party?
Georgia (Jack's girlfriend), Spongebob Squarepants, Spencer from Balamory, The Wiggles, John Barrowman
Guilty pleasure?
Drawing hedgehogs
What is your most treasured possession?
Mr Pricklepants
What living person do you most admire?
John Barrowman
Why did you decide to support the Royal Hospital for Sick Children?
Because my little brother. He was ill and he went to the Sick Kids and when I hurt my thumb I went to the Sick Kids and Toby fell off the bed.
How do you make a difference?
Drawing anything
Why should people get involved?
Because helping can be fun!
See Jack's drawings at www.jackdrawsanything.com or sponsor him on Just Giving
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