Stars of stage and screen come together for Robbie
30.03.10
A HOST of popular performers have signed up to raise money for a brave youngster who lost both legs to meningitis.
Stars of stage and screen will join Robbie's Night 2 in aid of Meningitis UK and Robbie Jones, who had both legs amputated after being struck down with the disease in 2008.
The event will feature Jason Isaacs, winner of ITV's The People's Crooner 2010, North- East comedian Alan Fox and the Gala Theatre Stage School, and will be compered by comedian and radio presenter Alfie Joey.
Prizes in a grand auction will include a Fender Stratocaster guitar signed and donated by Midge Ure, a Tanglewood acoustic guitar signed by John Williams and John Etheridge, a framed Wonka bar from the Johnny Depp movie Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, an England football shirt signed by the team and a prop Oscar award from the Ricky Gervais film The Invention of Lying.
Three-year-old Robbie, from Bowburn, County Durham, walks using prosthetic limbs.
His mother, Jill, said: “We’re really looking forward to Robbie’s Night and we hope people will come along.
“Robbie’s doing really well. He recently took his first independent steps and it was a really emotional day for us all.”
Since 2008, about £110,000 has been raised for the cause. The first Robbie’s Night generated £12,000.
Robbie’s Night 2 will be at the Gala Theatre, Durham, on Saturday, April 24, at 7pm.
Principal sponsor Bob Senior said: “Robbie’s story really touched us all.”
Tickets for the evening are £20 each. To book, call 0191 332 4041 or go to www.galadurham.co.uk or www.robbiesnight.co.uk
MeningitisUK · Registered Charity No.1076774
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