Look To The Stars News: Alzheimer's Society

Oasis Drummer To Lace Up And Run For Charity

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:30:00 +0000

Former Oasis drummer Alan White will run the London Marathon in April to raise money for Alzheimer’s research.

The rocker – who was drummer of the band until 2004 – is raising cash for the Alzheimer’s Society, and hopes to raise £2,000 by the time the starter’s gun goes off on April 25.

“I will be running the London Marathon in April for the Alzheimers Society,” said White. “Please take a few minute to make a donation be it small or large. Anything is appreciated to go towards this charity.”

Stars Launch Charity Fun Run In Britain

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:00:00 +0000

British opera singer Russell Watson joined other stars last week to launch this year’s BUPA Great Manchester Charity Run.

The 42-year-old – who underwent a life-saving operation after the discovery of his second brain tumor in October 2007 – is considering taking part in the run, which will take place in May.

“I’m contemplating running at the event,” he said. “It’s going to be in the middle of my UK tour, so if I’m not somewhere down south or too far away I’d really like to do it. Recently I’ve started to get back into my fitness regime again and I’m enjoying it, so I’d like to.”

Terry Pratchett Knighted, Robert Plant Becomes A Commander

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Several of Britain’s most charitable celebrities were honored by the Queen in her New Years Honors List yesterday.

Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant became a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services to music. Plant reformed the 70s rockers for a one-off gig in London in 2007 to benefit the Ahmet Ertegun Education Fund, which provides students with annual scholarships to universities in the U.S, U.K. and Turkey. The organization was established by the late Ahmed Ertegun, co-founder of Atlantic Records.

“During the Zeppelin years, Ahmed Ertegun was a major foundation of solidarity and accord,” said Plant, now 60. “This performance stands alone as our tribute to the work and the life of our long-standing friend.”

Terry Pratchett Novel Raises Money For Alzheimer's Charity

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:00:00 +0000

A novel signed by best-selling Fantasy writer Terry Pratchett has raised money for a local branch of the Alzheimer’s Society in the UK.

The book was auctioned at the Woodside Lodge residential home in Bransgore, where it raised £760 for the New Forest branch of the Alzheimer’s Society.

“Woodside Lodge are great supporters of the branch and have raised more than £1,200 for us this year,” said David High, manager of the New Forest branch of the society. “We will be using the money to help set up new art and music groups and to fund a fourth outreach worker.”