A book packed with celebrity doodles is being launched by Epilepsy Action and The Neurofibromatosis Association tomorrow, World Book Day (Thursday March 6).
The two charities have compiled the best celebrity doodles from last five years of National Doodle Day. The book includes an array of celebrities including actress Helena Bonham Carter; Comedian Jo Brand; Actor and Singer Jason Donovan; Singer Elton John and football legend Sir Bobby Charlton to name a few.
The book will also include the winning doodles from the past four years of the public competition, along with doodle analysis from a graphologist (doodle expert).
To find out more and to purchase your copy for £9.99, please go to www.nationaldoodleday.org.uk
The book is being released on the eve of the fifth National Doodle Day (Friday March 7). This is a chance for everyone to get involved and follow in the footsteps of their favourite celebrities. Celebrate National Doodle Day by picking up an entry cards at your local Lloydspharmacy branch for a £1 donation. You could be in with the chance of winning one of two £500 cash prizes! Judging will be carried out by actress and author Maureen Lipman, the Doodle Day patron, and certificates will be awarded in various age categories. All winners will have their work displayed in the Hall of Fame on the National Doodle Day website.
Lesley Treharne-Martin, key events and charities manager for Lloydspharmacy said: "Lloydspharmacy are delighted to support National Doodle Day in its fifth year. It's a very special event, and it's great to be able to work with these two very worthwhile charities. All our UK pharmacies are taking part, offering all our customers the opportunity to participate in the fun."
You can also vote for your favourite celebrity doodle by texting the word ‘DOODLE’ followed by the unique ID number found on the National Doodle Day website to 80039, texts cost £1.50 in addition to your normal rate. www.nationaldoodleday.org.uk An online auction will also be launched on eBay on National Doodle Day and will run for 10 days, giving people the opportunity to buy their favourite celebrity doodle.
The event, which grows bigger each year, raises vital funds for Epilepsy Action and The Neurofibromatosis Association and with the support of Lloydspharmacy and BIC stationary, this year is no exception! Both companies have generously donated large prizes for a number of this year’s competitions.
Paul Tranter, Epilepsy Action’s fundraising manager, said: “We're now on our fifth National Doodle Day, and following the massive success of those held in previous years, we're hoping that lots of people are going to get involved and let their creativity flow."
"In the last four years doodling has raised more than £125,000 to help support people with epilepsy and neurofibromatosis. This year’s theme of ‘Just Doodle It’ encourages people to let go and allow their ideas to run riot on paper. So pick up your pens and set your imagination free!”
Roberta Tweedy, of The Neurofibromatosis Association, said: “National Doodle Day is such a fun and creative way to raise awareness of Epilepsy Action and The
Neurofibromatosis Association. We're hoping the fifth competition will inspire all the artists out there to get doodling and raise money for this worthy cause."
More information and lots of ideas for joining in the fun, can be found at www.nationaldoodleday.org.uk or call 0113 210 8800.
Doodle cards can be obtained from Lloydspharmacy. Closing date for entries is March 31 2008. You can also visit http://www.photoboxgallery.com/nationaldoodleday where you can create your very own doodle day products.