by Lorraine Gibson.

As the latest series of I’m a Celebrity ends , one of its most popular previous winners, Harry Redknapp, swung into Christchurch with his wife Sandra to launch an online art auction in support of Macmillan’s new Mac Unit hospice.
Called Canvas for the Mac, the auction, features dozens of signed canvas artworks, doodles, sketches and lyrics by well-known names from the worlds of TV, sport, art and music, all of which has been ‘brought to life’ by artists and is availablke by online until Thursday, December 8.

All money raised goes straight to Macmillan Caring Locally which is raising funds to create a modern Macmillan unit in the grounds of Christchurch Hospital, which already provides palliative care and support for more than 1,600 people and their families a year.
Harry and Sandra attended a preview of some of the canvases at the Captain’s Club, Christchurch, which sponsored the event and Harry chatted to supporters, nursing staff from the unit, and several of the artists who turned the celeb’s works into desirable auction lots.

Posing in front of some sports-themed canvases, which include Marcus Rashford, Leah Williamson, Gareth Southgate and Eddie Howe, Harry urged fans to bid for a memento of their favourite famous person.
“I’m in great company here!” he joked, “There are some fabulous canvases featuring some really famous people.
“I hope fans will go online and bag themselves a unique piece of memorabilia whilst also helping the Mac Unit, which provides such outstanding care to so many patients and their families each year.”

Other celebrities who’ve signed canvases include Ricky Gervais, Martin Clunes, Sir David Jason, Howard, Gary and Mark from Take That and Queen guitarist, Brian May.
Artworks carry a certificate of authenticity and where possible, a photo of their well-known creators.
The Canvas For The Mac auction is online until Thursday, December 8, at: the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/excaliburauctions/catalogue-id-excali10074.