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An artist whose father was treated in hospital before he died is raising money by auctioning a portrait of Captain Sir Tom Moore.
Angelo Pizzigallo, from Deal, will donate the money from the sale to East Kent Hospitals Charity to say thank you to the staff who cared for his father Francesco, in 2018.
The online auction continues today (Thursday) with bids accepted until 8pm.
This is a pencil and crayon image of the much-loved Second World War veteran who raised millions for NHS charities.
All the money from the sale will benefit Kings D ward at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, where Mr Pizzigallo Sr was treated.
Angelo’s sister Fabiola said: “My father was cared for wonderfully by the team at the William Harvey and my brother and I were inspired to raise money by auctioning the picture.
"It is only a small gesture but we hope it will help and if it is successful we will consider holding further auctions.”
Angelo regularly exhibits at the Horsebridge Arts Centre in Whitstable and in Sandwich for the town’s Arts Week and specialises in colourful portraits interpreting light and form.
He is also an art tutor and holds demonstrations and workshops for art societies and colleges.
Sir Tom won the nation's heart last April when he raised £32.79 million by walking 100 lengths of his garden for NHS Charities Together.
He did it during the first coronavirus lockdown, over 24 days up to his 100th birthday on April 30.
Sir Tom died on February 2 this year after suffering both Covid-19 and pneumonia and his funeral, with military honours, was on February 27.
Last week Dover District Council agree to take steps to name a subway entrance, at Bench Street, Dover, after the war hero
You can make a bid online for Angelo Pizzigallo,'s portrait via eBay here.
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