Raising Cash For MND

A host of comedy favourites will perform at a special Edinburgh Fringe event to raise funds for motor neurone disease.

Daniel Kitson, Stewart Francis, Fred MacAulay and Tony Law will take part in 'Stand Up Against MND' at the Assembly Rooms on August 10th.

Kirkcaldy campaigner and patient Gordon Aikman is behind the event and has already raised over £300, 000 for research into a cure for the disease. He has also transformed care for patients with the condition, successfully lobbying First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to double the number of MND nurses and fund them through the NHS.  He received a British Empire Medal in the Queen's Birthday Honours list and an honorary doctorate from Edinburgh University in recognition of his efforts. 

Gordon said: "If you’re not sure what to see at the festival, look no further than this top line-up, full of Fringe favourites – and all for a fantastic cause.

“Stand Up for MND is set to be a great night, that will bring forward the day we find a cure.

"It will be too late for me, but we can and must find a cure for future generations.”

Fred MacAulay, said: “Having met Gordon a few times now I'm inspired by his relentless campaign to raise more funds to help find a cure for this awful disease”

Comedian Stewart Francis said: "Both Gordon and MND Scotland are doing amazing work to fund a cure for this horrible disease.  I'm delighted to support them.

"It's going to be a great night for a great cause."

Scottish Comedy Agency Director, Sarah Watson, said: “This is probably one of the best line ups you’ll see at any comedy festival. 

"This is without doubt one of the hottest tickets on the Fringe.
 
"Get your tickets today, and be quick!"

Iain McWhirter, Head of Fundraising and Volunteering at MND Scotland, said: “This line up is so hot that you'll need a bucket of ice cold water over your head to cool down!

“As a charity we rely on fundraisers like this one and donations so that we can fight MND in every way possible. 

"Every person who buys a ticket is making a huge difference.”

http://arfringe.com/show/2270/stand_up_against_mnd