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Kevin Spacey Donates Shoes To Charity Auction

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0000

Whose shoes would you most like to step in to? A glamorous day in the life of Kylie Minogue? A moment treading the boards as Kevin Spacey or a chance to strut your stuff as Cindy Crawford?

A new and amazing auction offers you the chance to step into the shoes of some of the most idolised people in the world, with proceeds to go to Macmillan Cancer Support.

And there is a whole bunch of celebrity shoes going under the hammer, including footwear donated by Olivia Newton-John, Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon, Yasmin Le Bon, Rod Stewart, Darren Hayes, Sharleen Spiteri, Melanie C, Russell Watson, Denise Van Outen and many more.

The auction will close at 1pm on Wednesday 18th November. At this point the shoes will be entered in to an auction at the ‘In Their Shoes’ Macmillan Annual Ball on Thursday 19th November. If you are not attending the event but would like to make your maximum bid known, please contact hfoster@macmillan.org.uk before midday on Thursday 19th November.

Whether you want a taste of The Ashes with Andrew Strauss’ cricket shoes or to walk tall in Trinny Woodall’s stilettos, there is something here for everyone! Each celebrity has kindly donated their signed shoes and they are here for the taking!

To take part in the auction or view the shoes, click here.

Katherine Jenkins Busy With Charity Projects

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:30:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

Welsh singing sensation Katherine Jenkins has been busy with charity projects lately.

Last week she was spotted at the Macmillan Cancer Support De’Longhi Art Auction, following the announcement that the charity is hoping to name her as an ambassador.

“Macmillan looked after us when my father was ill, so I always sing or do something special for their events,” she said. “I bought the first painting at the auction for £1,800 because the charity is so special to me.”

Later in the week she appeared at the Westfield Shopping Centre in London for a special Breast Cancer awareness event, alongside Jamelia and Beverley Knight.

Held in aid of the Samsung Pink Ribbon breast cancer charity, who used the event to launch European Breast Cancer Awareness Day, the event featured people making pledges to help raise awareness of the disease.

“Breast cancer touches women of all ages and it is vital that as many people as possible are encouraged to help fight the disease,” said Jenkins. " The work that breast cancer charities do is crucial to raise awareness and I am an active supporter of these initiatives."

More info about the initiative can be found here.

Terry Venables To Speak At Cancer Charity Gala

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:30:00 -0000

Written by Jennifer Beckmann

English football legend Terry Venables is part of a sport-themed lineup at a special charity gala, with proceeds to benefit Macmillan Cancer Support.

Terry Venables, noted former England football coach and player, will discuss the vicissitudes of his career and the sport itself at the fundraising gala. The gala will be held at the St Johns Hotel in Solihull, England, on 25 September 2008. Hosted by Talksport presenter Ian Danter , the event will also include a three-course dinner.

Venables is well known for his lengthy football career as both a player and manager in England and internationally. He played for the England national team in 1964 and managed that same team from 1994-1996. In 2006, Venables participated in Soccer Aid, a charity event that raised £2.6 million for UNICEF. Venables coached the England team, comprised of celebrities and football legends, which was victorious in the televised match against the Rest of the World squad.

Macmillan Cancer Support is a not-for-profit organization providing practical, medical, emotional, and financial support to cancer patients. The organization is headquartered in London with regional offices throughout the UK and an extensive online community. In addition to the September charity gala, Macmillan hosts a variety of fundraisers during the year including sporting events, coffee mornings, and picnics.

Tickets for the gala event cost £65. For more information, call 07967 326 288.

To learn more about Macmillian Cancer Support, visit www.macmillan.org.uk.

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