Signed portrait of Take That

One of the paintings auctioned is a one-off portrait of the band Take That, signed on the back by the 'boys'

The 24" x 30" Original Canvas Painting of Take That by Wendy Mallas raised £1,500 for charity.

(See artforanthonynolan.blogspot.com for more information)

Obviously this was all for charity and 100% of the amount raised (£1,500) went to the Anthony Nolan Trust, who will then put it to good use.

My Challenge by Paul Steele

In January 2010 I will be undertaking my biggest mountain challenge yet. An expedition to the summit of Mount Aconcagua.

Mount Aconcagua, Argentina is the highest mountain in the western hemisphere and the highest outside the Himalayas standing at 6,962 metres (22,841 ft).

I have done many a trek up a mountain and even my trek to the summit of Kilimanjaro is small in comparison. Nearly 3 weeks of solid trekking through all terrains to a high altitude summit.

I am fundraising with this climb in aid of The Anthony Nolan Trust - Taking lives back from leukaemia. This is a very worthy cause that maintains a register and recruits bone marrow donors for sufferers. Without their help many many leukaemia sufferers would never find donors. In total I aim to raise £5,000, thanks all those that are supporting me.

If you would like to make a donation and sponsor me you can do at: Fundraising Page for Anthony Nolan Trust

Please can I thank again for the time and effort of Wendy and for Take That in supporting my Mountain Challenge.