Musicians to busk for cancer charity

MUSICIANS from across the region will be busking for shoppers at Meadowhall later this month to raise money for Cancer Research UK.
By The Newsroom
Published 1st Sep 2010, 23:54 BST
Updated 1st Sep 2010, 23:54 BST

Acts confirmed to be appearing at the shopping centre on Saturday, September 18, for the Sing for Life event include Elen and the Escapades, Ryan Spendlove, Rosie Doonan, Gary Stewart, "Serious" Sam Barret, the Kal and Primary Code.

Singer Jonny the Firth from Wakefield, decided to organise Sing for Life after losing both his father and grandfather to cancer.

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He said: "I am also currently the full-time carer for my gran who has been recently diagnosed with lung cancer and have seen first-hand how much heartache this disease can bring to families.

"I have spoken to all my musician friends about doing something for the charity and everybody has been very supportive, having been touched by the disease in some way themselves.

"I have also been overwhelmed by the support I have received from Meadowhall and the team at Cancer Research UK. Without them I would not have been able to bring this idea to life."

Meadowhall marketing director Richard Pinfold added: "We are honoured to be hosting Sing for Life's inaugural event."

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