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Alan Carr's Traitors gift moved my mum to tears

Alan Carr's Traitors gift moved my mum to tears

Summary

Alan Carr, a comedian, won money on the TV show "Celebrity Traitors" and donated it to Neuroblastoma UK, a charity focused on childhood cancer. The charity was created by Neville and Janet Oldridge after their son Matthew died from neuroblastoma. Carr has supported the charity for years and his donation will help fund research and raise awareness about the disease.

Key Facts

  • Alan Carr donated his Celebrity Traitors' prize money of £87,500 to Neuroblastoma UK.
  • Neuroblastoma UK was founded by Neville and Janet Oldridge in 1982 after their son died from the disease.
  • Neuroblastoma typically affects about 100 children each year in the UK, mostly under age five.
  • Carr has been a supporter and patron of the charity for approximately nine years.
  • The charity aims to fund research into better diagnosis and treatment of neuroblastoma.
  • The charity is run mostly by volunteers and focuses on raising disease awareness.
  • Victoria Oldridge, a trustee, said her family was surprised and moved by Carr's choice to donate to their charity.
  • Carr's donation will assist in developing better treatments and possibly finding a cure for neuroblastoma.
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