Doncaster artist is raising money for Alzheimer's charity by selling prints
After seeing the damaging effects that Alzheimer’s can have, a young Doncaster artist wants to fundraise for charity who ease loneliness in sufferers.
Covid-19 has had a heavy impact on many in 2020 but artist Aiden Handley-Griggs wants to raise awareness of those suffering with Alzheimer’s.
“They don’t have memories to cling onto and it’s like they start each day fresh not knowing what happened before.”
Aiden’s grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s a few years ago and his grandfather has started to show symptoms.
Aiden who is from Bennethorpe said that this year has been particularly hard for himself and his family due to social distancing guidelines meaning that visits have been limited.
“There’s a loss of identity that makes communication really difficult,” he continued.
“It’s hard to see them fizzle away.
“Even basic things like eye contact are hard because they look right through you.”
Aiden decided that he wanted to do something to help the charity Alzheimer’s Society this Winter.
He is selling prints of a piece of art which includes a fading forget me not flower.
The artwork symbolizes an Alzhiemer’s suffers decline.
He will donate 50 per cent of the revenue he gains from selling his prints.
The rest will go towards cost of printing and creation of other art work.
“I hope the money can go towards the carers who work with people that have Alzheimer’s,” he said.
“If I manage to sell out of the prints I will make more and keep fundraising.
“It would be amazing if local people could get behind me and support this.”
He is currently studying to become an art teacher at Sheffield Hallam University.
Aiden said that the prints would make a great alternative Christmas gift if people want to support a Doncaster artist and donate to charity.
You can find out more information on Aiden’s Etsy shop here.