Singing Out For Asthma, UK

Main Category: Respiratory / Asthma
Article Date: 28 Nov 2007 - 5:00 PDT

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Wednesday 5 December will see Johnny Vaughan, Michael Portillo and 'The Bill' actor Russell Floyd reciting their favourite readings at Asthma UK's prestigious annual Christmas Carol service, to raise vital funds to help improve the health and wellbeing of the 5.2 million people in the UK with the condition.

The occasion, at Chelsea's St Luke's Church at 7pm, will be marked with the attendance of the Charity's patron, Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester. One of the highlights of the evening will be the Gallery Choir of Westminster Cathedral Choir School, which will lead the singing and mulled wine will be served at the end of the service.

Cheryl Armitage, Community Supporters Manager at Asthma UK, says: 'This is a very popular event in our calendar and one that is enthusiastically supported by the community and generously attended by celebrities. We take pleasure and pride in encouraging more people to attend this very special service celebrating Christmas while raising funds for a condition that affects so many people in the UK.'

Tickets cost £20 for adults, £10 for children or a family ticket (two adults, two children) for £50.

Notes:

1. Please note that there can be no flash photography during the service.

2. Asthma UK is the charity dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the 5.2 million people in the UK with asthma.

3. For independent and confidential advice on asthma, call the Asthma UK Adviceline, which is staffed by asthma nurse specialists. It is open weekdays from 9am to 5pm on 08457 01 02 03. Or email an asthma nurse at http://www.asthma.org.uk/adviceline.

4. For up-to-date news on asthma, information and publications, visit the Asthma UK website http://www.asthma.org.uk.