Cartoonist Scott Shaw! has been my friend since the woes of Fred Flintstone fell into the category of Current Events. Scott's always doing worthy, fun things and now he's…well, here. I'll let him tell you in his own words…
I'm looking for professional cartoonists who live in the Los Angeles area to volunteer for an extremely worthwhile charity event, the 16th Annual Pediatric Picnic for the City Of Hope on Saturday, June 1, from 10 pm to 4pm in Duarte, California. We will be drawing cartoons for the young cancer patients of the City of Hope Hospital and their families.
A number of highly-qualified cartoonists have already stepped forward to help but we still need about a dozen more volunteers to handle the somewhat grueling demand of drawing requests for children who ask for sketches of everything from Hello Kitty to Wolverine, in every style from classic Disney to dynamic superheroes to manga and animé. Therefore, we need experienced professional cartoonists who are kid-friendly, patient and creatively flexible. Drawing supplies and food will be provided. You'll be working hard for six hours (with bathroom breaks, of course) but I guarantee that you'll have a great time drawing for an appreciative audience of sick kids who can really use a little fun to brighten up their lives. This event is for these young patients and their families only so it's required that you leave your families at home.
The City of Hope is celebrating its 100th year Centennial Anniversary and we want to help us make this year's Pediatric Picnic a memorable one! If you're interested in joining us to lift the spirits of a number of young cancer patients being treated at the City of Hope hospital, please e-mail me ASAP and include your cartooning background and your e-mail. Thanks!
He's done this before and I know that everyone who's gone and sketched for the kids has found it to be a very challenging-but-rewarding experience. If you can help, help.