A 12 year old boy from Asbury has been raising money for charity by selling his artwork, and he’s being recognized nationally. Arsh Pal has been named an honoree of the 2022 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes. According to a release, Arsh was among the 25 people recognized out of 500 applicants from across the U.S. and Canada. Each year, the Barron Prize celebrates 25 inspiring young leaders, 15 top winners and 10 honorees, who have made a significant positive impact on people, their communities and the environment. Arsh was recognized for “Art by Arsh,” an initiative he launched at age 8 as a way for him to sell his artwork to raise money for charities. A report says that Arsh has raised more than $15,000 for charities, including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
