ARTFEED — Contemporary Art Intelligence

Mind Over Cancer Marks Fifth Anniversary with Artist-Led Charity Auction Curated by Remi Rough

market-auction · 2026-05-22

Mind Over Cancer, a charity focused on mental health for cancer patients, is marking its fifth year with the 5 Arts Auction, organized by patron Remi Rough. This event showcases pieces from artists including Nick Frost, Erin Lawlor, Gary Stranger, Nicky Hirst, and Remi Rough. Scheduled for 3rd June at Woodbury House in London, this auction represents the charity's inaugural significant fundraising effort. An artwork by Erin Lawlor will also be available online until 5th June. Funds raised will aid Mind Over Cancer's complimentary mental health services for individuals diagnosed with cancer from birth to 29 years old. Since its inception, the organization has provided over 2,500 hours of wellbeing sessions and assisted more than 400 people.

Key facts

  • Mind Over Cancer is a mental health cancer charity celebrating its fifth anniversary.
  • The 5 Arts Auction is curated by Remi Rough, the charity's patron.
  • Artists donating works include Nick Frost, Erin Lawlor, Gary Stranger, Nicky Hirst, and Remi Rough.
  • The live auction event takes place at Woodbury House in London on 3rd June.
  • Erin Lawlor's artwork is available via silent auction on The Auction Collective until 5th June.
  • All proceeds fund free mental health services for young people (0-29) with cancer and their support networks.
  • Around 6,500 young people aged 0-29 are diagnosed with cancer annually in the UK.
  • Mind Over Cancer has delivered over 2,500 hours of wellbeing sessions and supported over 400 people since launch.

Entities

Artists

  • Remi Rough
  • Nick Frost
  • Erin Lawlor
  • Gary Stranger
  • Nicky Hirst

Institutions

  • Mind Over Cancer
  • The Auction Collective
  • Woodbury House

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom

Sources