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07
Dec 2020
Harrogate cancer charity holds virtual comedy night this Friday
A Harrogate charity is holding a virtual comedy night to raise funds for bone cancer research.
Frank's Fund was set up in memory of Harrogate school boy Frank Ashton. Frank was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma in 2016 and died in February 2019 aged 14.
Last year Frank's family along with Maisie Adam, charity patron and comedian, organised a comedy night at St Aidan's High School - Frank and Maisie were students here. It raised £13,000 for the charity.
This year it has been moved online and will include huge names such as Russell Kane, seen on Live at the Apollo and 8 out of 10 Cats, and Angela Barnes, from Mock the Week.
The event will be held at 7pm on Friday, December 11 via zoom. To buy a ticket, click here.
All of the night's proceeds go to Frank's Fund. Frank's family say one of their specific goals is to raise awareness for Frank's type of cancer.
Frank went to the doctors four times before he was referred for further tests. The family says early diagnosis is really important and hopes more people getting involved with the charity will mean its message goes further.
Mike Ashton, Frank's dad, said:
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A charity auction is also included in the night's running order. A signed Chelsea shirt and a holiday are up for grabs.
Maisie Adam said:
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