Tonight, (Wednesday 26th November), comedian Peter Kay has announced all profits from his series of final arena shows across the UK will be donated to 12 leading cancer charities, including Blood Cancer UK.
Rachel Calderon, Deputy Director of Fundraising at Blood Cancer UK, said:
“It’s a milestone moment to see Peter Kay on The One Show tonight, announcing plans for a final tour. Everyone in the blood cancer community, whether they’re affected by leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma, is genuinely chuffed and deeply grateful he has chosen to support Blood Cancer UK on his final tour through ticket sales. Every pound helps us support people facing blood cancer and will help fund lifesaving research that will get us closer to beating blood cancer within a generation.”
All profits from the final performances will support the following charities:
Children With Cancer UK, Teenage Cancer Trust, Kidney Cancer UK, Blood Cancer UK, Bowel Cancer UK, Prostate Cancer UK, DKMS, Ovarian Cancer Action, Pancreatic Cancer UK, Anthony Nolan, The Brain Tumour Charity and Breast Cancer UK.
Peter Kay said:
“It’s been the greatest privilege of my life to perform for audiences up and down the country. I’ve been completely overwhelmed by the support over the years, and it feels right to give something back. Every single penny of profit from these final shows will go to help fight cancer and support those affected. Unfortunately, just about everyone knows someone who’s been affected by one of the cancers on that list. I really hope people can get behind this—come out, have a great night, share a few laughs, and do something good for charity at the same time. It’s a win–win. You don’t even have to like me—raising money for these twelve charities goes far beyond that. Together, we really can make a difference.”
Tickets go on sale on Sunday 30th November.
