# Art event results in £114,000 donation to Maggie’s Edinburgh

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2023/09/29/art-event-results-in-114000-donation-to-maggies-edinburgh/
- Published: 2023-09-29T09:50:55+01:00
- Author: Melanie May

**Scottish artist Trevor Jones has awarded Maggie’s the highest single donation 
from an art event recorded in charity’s Edinburgh centre’s 27 year history.  **

The $140,000 donation (£114,000) was raised at a charity exhibition and auction 
at an annual Web3 Castle Party near Paris, in tribute to digital artist and architect
Philippe Fatoux, aka Alotta Money, which was organised by artist and NFT pioneer
[Trevor Jones](https://www.trevorjonesart.com/). 

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[Maggie’s Edinburgh](https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-edinburgh/) Fundraising
Manager, Samantha Lea said:

> “This is a phenomenal donation, which has only been made possible by the support
> and enthusiasm of the NFT art community. As a charity we rely almost entirely 
> on voluntary donations and on behalf of the entire team at Maggie’s Edinburgh 
> I would like to say a huge thank you to Trevor, his team and the artists who donated
> their time, skills and incredible work to this unique charity auction.
>  
> “The money raised will help us to reach around 4,000 people with cancer, as well
> as family and friends, from across Edinburgh, the Lothians and Borders – helping
> them to access vital support at a time when they need it more than ever.”

The auction was held between September 3 and 5, and saw the work of 30 artists selected
from over 400 applications. This included work from Pak, Hackatao, Jose Delbo, Pascal
Boyart as well as a donation by collector Moderats of an XCOPY work, which was also
included in the auction and saw 18,745 views recorded by hosting platform and sponsor
MakersPlace.

Trevor Jones commented:

> “We have been blown away by the incredible response to this monumental event. 
> Web3 artists, collectors and builders from across the globe came together to celebrate
> art, innovation, and especially friendship in the name of my good friend Philippe.‘
> Alotta’ was held in great esteem by all, and we have been deeply moved by the 
> generosity of people marking his legacy.
>  
> “The funds raised will make a huge difference and will go to support services 
> for those affected by a cancer diagnosis – patients and their families. This is
> certainly a wonderful way to remember such a beloved artist, also taken by this
> disease.”

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