Peckham artist Remi Rough appointed patron of mental health charity Mind Over Cancer
An artist and music producer from Peckham has been appointed as the patron of a mental health charity that supports cancer patients and their families.
Remi Rough has been creating graffiti inspired abstract compositions and large-scale murals for over 35 years and is also one half of hip hop art duo TheDeadCanRap.
As the first patron of Mind Over Cancer, Mr Rough intends to use his artistic talent to help with the charity’s fundraising and spread awareness of its free mental health services which support current and former cancer patients.
He said: “Mind Over Cancer is an important charity that has identified a gap and need in services and support for young people and their families.
“I’m looking forward to bringing bold and colourful ways to raise awareness and funds for the charity.”
The charity provides free mental health support to current and former cancer patients and their support network living across East Anglia who were diagnosed from birth to 29 years-old.
Their long-term plan is to expand outside of East Anglia and offer mental health services to all areas across England and eventually become nationwide.
Pictured: Remi Rough