The Collector
I was sat having a coffee with my wife in town when John passed by outside the window with his familiar green wig and money raising pram. She informed me that “he is absolutely amazing”. I nipped out and asked if I could photograph and interview him for this blog. He graciously agreed. On meeting up with him a couple of weeks later there are a few things that strike me about him. What he is achieving is exceptional – raising such a large sum of money from everyday donations of the people he meets whilst walking the streets. What also strikes me is his incredible warmth, good humour and gratitude. Nearly every donation was greeted with a genuine hearty “thank you”, a handshake and then often followed up with some banter (“keep taking those pills”) or asking how they are doing. Most striking of all is the relationship, kindness…
