Underbelly's Big Brain Tumour Benefit Raises Over £15,000, Bringing Total to £700,000

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Underbelly's seventh annual Big Brain Tumour Benefit comedy night has made over £15,000, taking the total raised by the initiative to £700,000. The one-off show featured performances from renowned comedians and was hosted by Ivo Graham. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Brain Tumour Charity, specifically for research into new treatments for aggressive forms of paediatric brain tumours. Ed Bartlam, co-founder of Underbelly, expressed gratitude towards the performers and attendees, stating that the goal is to raise £1.5 million for the research project.

Key Takeaways:

  • Underbelly's Big Brain Tumour Benefit has raised over £15,000, bringing the total to £700,000 since its inception.
  • The event, hosted by Ivo Graham, featured performances from O'Doherty, Michelle Wolf, Celya AB, and Ahir Shah, among others.
  • Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Brain Tumour Charity, specifically for research into new treatments for aggressive forms of paediatric brain tumours.
  • Ed Bartlam, co-founder of Underbelly, has expressed gratitude towards the performers and attendees, stating that the goal is to raise £1.5 million for the research project.
  • Pleasance will welcome 1,600 Edinburgh primary school children to see shows at the Fringe for free next week.
  • Shows on offer to schools include You're an Instrument, Norvil and Josephine: Rabbits Out of the Hat, and The Little Prince.
  • Internationally acclaimed Italian film director Giada Colagrande, also known as Agadez, will present the world premiere of her new music at the Fringe.
  • Giada Colagrande is married to famous film director Willem Dafoe, who has been spotted on many Hollywood red carpets.

Statistics:

  • £700,000: total amount raised by Underbelly's Big Brain Tumour Benefit initiative.
  • £15,000: amount raised at this year's event.
  • £1.5 million: goal for the research project to find new treatments for aggressive forms of paediatric brain tumours.
  • 1,600: number of Edinburgh primary school children welcomed by Pleasance to see free shows at the Fringe.
  • 24 years: duration of Antonio Forcione's performances at the Edinburgh Fringe.

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