Over £27,000 raised in Snooks Trail auction
22 sculptures formed the trail in York during March and April
£27,000 has been raised at an auctions for sculptures used as part of the Snooks Trail in York
Held earlier this month at York Barbican, 22 four-and-a-half-foot Snooks sculptures which formed part of the Snooks Trail in York during March and April went under the hammer,
On the night, some of the highest bids on the Snooks included All Creatures Great and Small, designed by Amy Husband, which was sold for an impressive £3,000; Secret Garden (‘Mistlethwaite’), designed by Amy Bourbon, which went for £1,950; and Webbo, designed by Gemma Wood, which went for £1,500.
Sarah Loftus, Manager Director of Make It York, said:
"I am thrilled by the overwhelming support shown by our community. The success of this event radiated positivity and showed the collective power in highlighting the work of such a worthy cause.
"Together, we have made a significant impact on St Leonard’s Hospice's work that helps families going through difficult end-of-life care. I am immensely grateful for the generosity shown by everyone who attended on the day and online in raising the funds.
Beyond the auction, the event served as a reminder of the power of community and the significance of coming together to support causes that resonate with our shared values.”
James Wainwright, Head of Fundraising at St Leonard’s Hospice, said:
"Here at St Leonard’s, we are constantly amazed by the power and passion of our community.
"The Snooks Trail was definitely a new way for us to engage with people! We’ve loved being involved and are grateful that local people of all ages, as well as others from across the country and indeed the globe, supported the trail and generously contributed to the auction on 9 May.
"St Leonard’s Hospice relies on the generosity of the public to carry out our vital work, caring for people with life-limiting illnesses.”