Hemel Hempstead man creates Steven Gerrard Hama Bead Designs to raise money for Mind

A Liverpool fan from Hemel Hempstead is creating ten Steven Gerrard Hama Bead Designs to raise money for a mental health charity.

Jack Stickings - who transformed his back garden into a mini Anfield last summer - will be raffling off the items to support Mind, because he believes everyone needs someone to talk to.

He started making things with Hama Beads last summer when he created a number of portraits for his mini Anfield, now he has decided to make 10 A4 Hama Bead Designs of former Liverpool footballer Steven Gerrard and put them in a raffle to raise money for Mind.

Mind provides advice and support to anyone experiencing a mental health problem, and campaigns to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. For more about the work the charity does, click here.

Jack said: "I’m sure you all agree many people may be finding things more difficult during these times we are currently living in and people may need somewhere to turn to.

"If you can help me raise some money for this amazing organisation, who help others and support them as they come face to face with their challenges and with great support, smile on the other side.

"From my own previous experience I know how amazing Mind are, and the work the charity does helps so many people.

"A little while ago I had the Steven Gerrard designs on my Facebook Page - Hemel Anfield - and a few people asked about buying them.

"It has never been about making money, so I thought if people want these, maybe I could raise money for charity.

"I decided to make ten, it will take about 3 hours to make each one.

"Every £5 donated by an individual, their name will be placed into a hat, where I will draw 10 names at random on February 1, at 6pm. The 10 names drawn out will be sent one of our designs.

"If people could email their contact details once they have donated, we can get in touch with them if they win.

"It's for a great cause, and I just hope to make as much as possible, any amount will help the charity."

To make a donation click here. To follow Jack's Hemel Anfield Facebook page visit: www.facebook.com/hemelanfield/.