An artist has created prints to raise money for charity based on an iconic image of Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield.
Fine pencil artist Paul Fulcher, known as Pif by his friends is supporting the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease and Motor Neurone Disease Association through sales of his limited-edition prints of Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield.
Pif was inspired by the touching moment at the inaugural Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon where Sinfield carried his best friend and former teammate across the finish line sketching a hyper realistic line drawing of the pair.
A limited number of signed prints will be available for purchase through Paul’s Etsy shop, with £15 of proceeds from each print donated to the MND Association and Leeds Hospitals Charity.
Pif said: “I was inspired by the Kevin Sinfield’s true grit and determination that he showed when helping his best friend and to see him carry him over the finish line was truly awesome.
“Then seeing a photo of them both at the end of the race, I felt empowered to do something to help raise funds for MND.”
Pif has been an artist for over 30 years and has commissioned hundreds pictures for family, friends and celebrities.
His artwork has previously helped raise more than £40,000 for a range of charities close to his heart, efforts that have earned him a loyal following of admirers and collectors across the world.
Pif typically spends 200 to 300 hours crafting a single original drawing.
He also gave a framed copy of his fine pencil drawing to the Rob Burrow Centre for MND.
Gary Jevon, centre manager, said: “We were amazed when we received Paul’s drawing of Rob and Kevin, it really is a masterpiece.
“We are so grateful to him for using his incredible talent for good and helping us continue to provide the best possible care and support for people living with MND and their loved ones.”
Roger Widdecombe, relationship fundraiser at the MND Association said: “This incredible artwork of Rob and Kevin captures their enduring love and friendship, and the funds raised from the sale of the prints will help continue their fight against MND.”
