Pride of Yorkshire lion sculptures raise £575,000 for hospital
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 15:02 · Archive
An art trail of 150 life-sized lion sculptures across South Yorkshire raised £575,000 for Sheffield Children's Hospital charity at auction.
An auction of life-sized lion sculptures which formed an art trail across South Yorkshire has raised £575,000 for Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity. The 150 lions and lionesses, and 150 cubs, were designed by artists, school pupils and community groups and displayed across the county between June and September. Many were auctioned at two events at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, with one selling for £26,000.
The Pride of Yorkshire trail was set up to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Sheffield Children's Hospital and followed similar trails of bears in 2021 and elephants in 2016. The money raised will go towards a £20m redevelopment of the Emergency Department, which aims to cut waiting times, improve family experience and create spaces for high-quality care for patients with additional needs.
Guests at the auction included musicians Richard Hawley and Nick Banks, actor Thomas Turgoose, artist Pete McKee and Sheffield United player Femi Seriki. The Echoes of Hillsborough lion was bought by Sheffield Wednesday Chairman David Storch for £26,000. Remaining lions will be sold privately or given as prizes, while the 150 cub statues will be returned to the schools and community groups that designed them.
How it is being reported
- Art trail statues raise £575k for hospital charityThe money will help fund a redevelopment of the Emergency Department at Sheffield Children's Hospital.BBC South Yorkshire · 23 Oct, 14:31
- Pride of Yorkshire trail raises £575,000 to improve facilities at Sheffield Children's Hospital“Not only are you now the proud owner of a unique work of art, but you’re leaving a legacy on the future of Emergency Care for children and young people for today, for tomorrow and for the next 150 years”Sheffield Star · 23 Oct, 07:55
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