A host of Celebrities including Keith Lemon, Vic Reeves, David Walliams, Brian May, Sir Cliff Richard, Jeremy Vine, Heather Small, Dame Shirley Bassey, Jason Manford, All Saints, Lorraine Kelly and Adam Hills himself are generously donating some of their favourite items towards Variety’s online auction, which launches today, in a bid to raise funds severely depleted by the coronavirus. www.charitystars.com/variety-celebrity-auction
The auction, held in partnership with Charitystars.com, will be lead by well-known comedian and radio and television presenter, Adam Hills.
Adam Hills said:
“This endeavour combines two of the most satisfying things in my life – clearing out my wardrobe and helping others. I’m so honoured to be a part of it and have high hopes that it can become a regular event. ”
The pandemic has had a devastating impact on the sick, disabled and disadvantaged children across the UK that Variety helps. Many more children are now living in poverty, while the loss of support services has taken a severe toll.
Demand for Variety’s services have soared. At the same time, with live fundraising events now cancelled, the charity’s income streams have dwindled dramatically. Proceeds from the auction will go towards ‘plugging’ this funding gap, so that Variety can continue to be there for children who need support – now more than ever.
