We are SO honoured to have a character in a book named after us! Wolo whale features in the fantastic children’s book ‘Messages from the Sea’ by CreativeFlorence. Design, Illustration & Scribbles Here’s a bit about the author Flo, and why she chose to support @thewolofoundation
Hello, I am Flo from Creative Florence an Illustrator and Graphic Designer who lives in Brighton, East Sussex.
Why I wanted to help Wolo Foundation
I turned 50 last year. There's always a reason to celebrate that. My Mum died at 40 from Breast Cancer when I was 15. So, for me to surpass her age, remain healthy and untouched by Cancer.
I feel very grateful. Mentally of course, I am scarred for life, having lost my Mum so young. I have also lost others very close to me from Cancer, like so many other people.
My mum, always had time for others and up to the point when she was really unwell, she would be helping someone, even between operations she was determined to carry on.
The kettle was always on or she was dropping off someones shopping. Always doing something for someone. She didn't talk about her illness with me at all. That was really hard for me to understand,
but looking back and this was 45 years ago. Her determination to carry on and help people was a lesson she was trying to share with me.
I found about the Wolo Foundation through a friend and also on social media. I read Fler's story and I was in awe of her and Justin’s courage and support. How they help families touched by Cancer is inspiring.
I was illustrating my latest children's picture book "Messages from the Sea". Which is all about Sea pollution. The whale character, was one of the first illustrations I did and it needed a name.
The characters in this book are inspired by people I know for their personalities and skills. The turtle character is in memory of friend who died of Cancer a few years ago. She supported and encouraged me in my illustration journey. Wolo seemed like the prefect name for the whale. At the very end of the story Wolo lifts turtle above the waves. This how I see Wolo. Lifting people in their dark days, supporting them though the tough times.
So donating to this charity just felt right. I know my Sisters and I would have so appreciated people like Fler and Justin supporting us all those years ago.
Thank you Wolo foundation for all that you do for people.
You can purchase the book here on our site
https://wolofoundation.org/new-products/messages-from-the-sea-featuring-wolo-the-whale
Flo.
Folio of her amazing work: www.creativeflorence.co.uk
Follow her on instagram - @flowoolgar
