HERE is a unique opportunity for YOUR son or daughter to help save the life of another child – and bring joy to kids with cancer this Christmas.
Today we are launching a competition where the paintings and drawings by three lucky children will be turned into limited edition Christmas cards.
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The cards will be sold in more than 140 Clintons shops throughout the UK.
The proceeds will go to buy presents for children with cancer this festive season and to our charity partner The Azaylia Foundation, to fund childhood cancer specialists.
Our head judge is Sara Davies, a woman who may be a TV star thanks to Dragon’s Den, but away from the camera loves nothing more than making cards.
The mum-of-two’s company Crafter’s Companion even started out with a product that makes envelopes for handmade cards.
Businesswoman Sara, 41, says: “I can’t wait to judge this competition and urge as many children as possible to start their drawings. I’m confident we can raise lots of money to brighten up Christmas for children with cancer.
“The thought of little ones being in hospital with cancer over Christmas is awful, but this campaign will make a difference.
“It is lovely that children will be drawing and painting to help other kids who are poorly. The Sun on Sunday’s Christmas Cards For Kids is a wonderful campaign and I am really proud to be a judge. Kids, get drawing!”
Last year’s youngest winner was Cassius Greenhalgh, now six, from Leigh, Gtr Manchester.
His mum Kanisha says: “Cassius is still so proud of not only winning and seeing his art transformed into a card but of helping sick children too. Not many six-year-olds can say that.”
The judging panel will also include Ashley Cain and Safiyya Vorajee, who lost their daughter Azaylia to leukaemia at just eight months old.
They raised £1.5million to fund specialist treatment but Azaylia died in April 2021.
They created The Azaylia Foundation in her memory.
Last night Safiyya said: “We are so delighted to be part of this campaign.
“I hope children everywhere will get involved.
“The winners will have the joy of their artwork being made into a card and knowing that they will bring moments of joy to children in hospital, while also helping to fund childhood cancer specialists.”
HOW TO ENTER
Draw a festive picture on A4 paper using pencils or pen, in a portrait shape.
Email a clear, close-up photo of the picture to [email protected] with the heading CHRISTMAS.
Contest ends Saturday, September 20.
Include your name and a few words about why your child entered. You must include a phone number.
State your child’s age. There are three categories: Five and under, six to ten, and 11 to 16.
Keep your original artwork safe in case it is one of the lucky winners and needs to be scanned for use.
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