Whether you eagerly await this time of the year or you dread the thought of being single, here's something which will take your mind off romantic, materialistic love that retailers want to sell you on, but instead, make you think about the love seen in the face of people like Simon Smith, a Cancer survivor who has taken initiative in association with Sand Cult – Sand Sculpting Company and Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA) to show the importance of this Crucial Cause.
Simon Smith is a UK-based Sand Wizard. He was recently in High Street Phoenix, a mega mall in Mumbai to build a 10X10 Sand Castle in the Courtyard of the mall for "World Cancer Day” (4th Feb, 2012). His extraordinary masterpiece was completed on February 4, 2012 – The World Cancer Day and was exhibited until February 12, 2012. Here are a few pictures to show you how magnificent his creation was -
I'm sure you realize how much hard work, patience and care he put in to finish this masterpiece, oh-so-perfectly. I've seen Sand works before, but the fact that he did this to support such a noble cause instantly put his creation at the top of the list of best Sand Works! :)
The sand castle was free for everyone to see although donations in any kind were welcome since the sculpture was for a noble cause – to raise charity for cancer patients and support this art form and the artists. Not only was this sand castle the first of its kind in Mumbai, but also is an epitome of humanity towards Cancer patients.
Isn't he a survivor? :) I love his smile! Its so genuine |
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ReplyDeletefantastic sand castle ......and hats off to the strong man.
ReplyDeleteThat castle is sooo beautiful.I mean look at it, It's so intricately done! Someone who's built that sure has a lot of will power and a world of patience!! :)He's sure one of the awesomest survivors I've seen till date!
ReplyDeleteThis is a nice and an unexpected post..
ReplyDeleteGreat cause, and a lovely sand sculpture..
ReplyDeleteglad to keep up with such events happening in Mumbai through your blog. The castle looks so strong and yet made of sand I cannot even fathom the kind of nerves he must have been through building it.
ReplyDeleteLove Ash.
Love the sand castle :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sand castle for a thoughtful cause. Really glad to get to know events like this though ur beautiful space :)
ReplyDeletefabulous post... the sand castle looks awesome... great work by the sand wizard....
ReplyDeleteJust one word....WONDERFUL...THANKS FOR SHARING THESE BEAUTIFUL PICS....
ReplyDeleteadorable castle :P wanna demolish it :P
ReplyDelete--Dee..
Thanks for sharing this, I have already met him twice and he is a genius with a big heart.
ReplyDeleteThx for covering the event.. The art work is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat is extraordinary work and perfect.
ReplyDeleteHats off to him (and the cause)
A children cancer society may also help to provide support and hope for patients with certain diseases or illnesses. It can help to encourage them to focus on getting better or if this is not a possibility then make the most of the time they have left as well as coming to terms with everything.
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