George Wade's Resilience Inspires Nationwide Fundraising Initiative

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George Wade, a senior executive from Thirsk, has overcome two brain tumours and completed the London Marathon in under three hours, raising £41,000 for charity. His story of determination has led to the creation of the Gavel Art Trail, a nationwide fundraising initiative featuring 1m-long gavel sculptures designed by artists and sponsored by auction houses across the UK and Europe. The trail aims to raise significant funds for brain tumour support and other vital causes, furthering Bidpath's successful partnership with Wild in Art.

Key Takeaways:

  • George Wade, a senior executive from Thirsk, has overcome two brain tumours and completed the London Marathon in 3 hours and 16 minutes, raising £41,000 for charity.
  • The Gavel Art Trail is a nationwide fundraising initiative featuring 1m-long gavel sculptures designed by artists and sponsored by auction houses across the UK and Europe.
  • The trail aims to raise significant funds for brain tumour support and other vital causes, furthering Bidpath's successful partnership with Wild in Art.
  • Bidpath's partnership with Wild in Art has raised over £30 million for charity since 2019.
  • The Gavel Art Trail features an array of gavel sculptures, including one commissioned by Tennants Auctioneers in Leyburn, painted in the distinctive "curvispective" style by Northern artist Jonathan Armigel Wade.
  • All proceeds from the auction on November 6 will go to The Brain Tumour Charity, The National Brain Appeal, and the International Children's Palliative Care Network (ICPCN).
  • George Wade's journey has been one of "resilience and determination," supported by his wife Ellie, family, and colleagues, who have continued fundraising despite ongoing health challenges.

Statistics:

  • £41,000 raised by George Wade for charity through his completion of the London Marathon.
  • 1m-long gavel sculptures on display for the Gavel Art Trail across the UK and Europe.
  • £30 million raised by Bidpath's partnership with Wild in Art for charity since 2019.
  • November 6, the date of the Gavel Art Trail auction.
  • 2019, the year Bidpath's partnership with Wild in Art began.

Sources:

  • "North Yorkshire man who survived two brain tumours and ran the London Marathon in just over three hours has inspired a charity auction" (Attributed to an unnamed source).
  • Bidpath Foundation website: www.bidpath.com/the-gavel-art-trail-auction
  • The Brain Tumour Charity:

The National Brain Appeal:

International Children's Palliative Care Network (ICPCN):

Tennants Auctioneers: