Mary Seacole Memorial Statue Appeal
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Article about the Mary Seacole Memorial Statue Appeal published in The Independent newspaper
Series of events planned to boost appeal funds for statue of ‘forgotten’ national heroine Mary Seacole.
MSMSA delighted with £500 donation from Southwold Primary School in Hackney
Lord Soley recently received a cheque for £500 from Mr Darren Chetty, teacher at Southwold Primary School in Hackney on Monday 11th January 2010.
Let's get the facts right about Mary Seacole
An article written by Professor Elizabeth Anionwu has been published in this weeks Voice.
When Mary Seacole nursed the sick and wounded on the front line in the Crimea she did not ask for, or expect any reward. She did it for the British troops, who she loved and admired. They responded in equal generosity to the person they called "Mother Seacole".
Mary Seacole was not a person to duck a challenge. She broke the race barrier to win the hearts and minds of the British people. She is a wonderful example of an individual who was determined to make a difference. She did so with the force of her personality and her untiring entrepreneurial spirit. This is why she remains such a powerful role model in today's vibrant and diverse society.
I am asking for your help to repay our debt to Mary: to celebrate her life and achievements by erecting a memorial to her in the grounds of St Thomas' Hospital, London.
The chosen work of art will be an important addition to the vibrant cultural landscape on the South Bank, sited near Westminster Bridge, facing the Houses of Parliament.
With leading international artists already having expressed interest in the project, I am confident that this is an exciting and unique opportunity for benefactors. Please help to make this dream a reality. It is 150 years overdue and it will be an inspiration to Modern Britain.
Lord Soley of Hammersmith, Chair of the Trustees
