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They're in the pink for a charity Girls Night In
By Katie Baldwin
MUSICAL stars have been tickled pink to appear in a Leeds supermarket chain's concert in aid of a breast cancer charity.
George Michael and Geri Halliwell are among the artists already lined up for Asda's Girls Night In Live event at the Royal Albert Hall in London on September 19. The concert is part of the Tickled Pink campaign run by charity Breast Cancer Care to support those affected by the disease. Television channel Five will film the star-studded night and show it on September 25 during Asda's national Girls Night In for Breast Cancer Care. This year, the range of Tickled Pink products includes a Girls Night In pack with invitations, recipes, games and information about breast cancer inside. Awareness Former Ginger Spice Geri Halliwell, patron of Breast Cancer Care, said: "I strongly believe in Breast Cancer Care's work providing high quality information and emotional support to those affected by the disease as well as their families and friends. "As one of the charity's patrons I am delighted to be able to help communicate this through such an exciting concert. I hope that Asda Tickled Pink will help to engage a wide audience in a fun and positive way, and generate interest and support in Breast Cancer Care's work." Geri will appear alongside superstar George Michael and UK r 'n' b singer Jamelia, with other acts to be announced, and all are appearing free of charge. This is the eighth year of the Asda Tickled Pink campaign, which last year raised £2m through activities in stores. The drive has helped Breast Cancer Care establish centres in Sheffield, Cardiff, London and Glasgow and another is due to open in the Midlands this year. Tickled Pink runs from September 13 until 27 and since it started has raised £5.5 million for Breast Cancer Care. Christine Watts, Asda corporate affairs director, said: "Over 40,000 women in the UK are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. "We developed the Tickled Pink Campaign to help raise awareness of breast cancer and to communicate the sources of help to reduce fear. We're proud to be pink and the televised show will help more people get in the Tickled Pink spirit this September and - most importantly – make a real difference to Breast Cancer Care across the UK." l Tickets for Girls Night In Live are available cost from £15 and are available from the Royal Albert Hall box office on 0207589 8212.
13 August 2004 |