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29

Aug 2020

Last Updated: 29/08/2020
Education
Education

Harrogate aspiring actor thrilled to hit his Drama School fundraising target

by Tamsin O'Brien

| 29 Aug, 2020
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Harry Pritchard's fundraising goal was given a huge global boost when Hollywood legend Russell Crowe donated to his fund. Harry tweeted his thanks to everyone involved this morning.

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Hollywood actor Russell Crowe has contributed to Harrogate student Harry Pritchard's drama school crowdfunder

An aspiring actor from Harrogate has achieved his fundraising target to go to a prestigious drama school - with help from Hollywood superstar Russell Crowe.

Harry Pritchard needed to raise £13,799 in order to pay the fees for LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art), where he won a place earlier this month for a year-long course.

The former Harrogate Grammar School student's cause was given an incredible boost this week by actor Russell Crowe. The Oscar-winning actor not only shared Harry's fundraiser, but donated £2,741 - almost enough to pay the deposit for the course by this Thursday's deadline.

This morning Harry hit his target and tweeted his thanks

We've done it!! I still can't believe it. There are so many people to thank but I have to say a massive thank you to  @russellcrowe and @TerryGeorge for everything over the past week and thank you to the 244 donors who have helped make my dream a reality.


Russell Crowe also tweeted his delight at Harry hitting his target:

https://twitter.com/russellcrowe/status/1299624000465723394



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