Cancer’s Got Talent

A special charity event with a difference is set to take place at the Blue Tiffin Restaurant, Higginshaw Lane, Royton, Oldham OL2 6LH on Friday 11 August 2023 to help raise money for NorthCare Charity, the official charity of Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, to fund new scalp cooling machines on the Victoria Unit of Royal Oldham Hospital.

The one-off show entitled “Cancer’s Got Talent” will provide an evening of music and comedy with all the acts delivered by those with cancer, showcasing their own talent.

“The evening serves two purposes,” says co-organiser Julie Flanagan, (pictured below) a cancer patient herself, whose own band “Three Little Birds” will be opening the show together with band members Abigail Hoy, Jade Barker (see photograph above).

Julie’s brother’s band called “Quaver Tooth” will be on in the second half of the show with band members Jimmy Melia. Peter Wooding and carer Kevin Simpson forming part of the group.

“It will raise money for a worthy cause as we know how important the scalp cooling machines are to help hair loss during some kinds of chemotherapy, and additional facilities will help the team go above and beyond for their patients.

“Secondly, by showcasing quality acts involving cancer patients themselves, it will demonstrate that once we are diagnosed, we carry on with our lives and live them to the fullest. “

The event will consist of a two-course dinner with entertainment, making a memorable and funny evening. Tickets will cost £31 per head and under 16’s need be accompanied by an adult and have an exciting raffle with lots of wonderful prizes with all the proceeds going to NorthCare Charity.

The event will be hosted by Mark Rooney (photographed below), who been treated for Stage 4 bowel cancer over the past two years.

Jessica Pollard, Community Fundraising Manager for NorthCare Charity, said: “Incorporating something you’re passionate about, like music or comedy, into your fundraising, is a great way to get the most out of the experience and encourage friends and family to join in too.

“We’re really looking forward to the event in August and wish Julie, Mark and the rest of the team the best of luck!”

Tickets are limited but are available now on a first come first serve basis on https://www.ticketebo.co.uk/cancersgottalent

Julie is also appealing to anyone who is experienced with performing and has cancer to contact her on jbarker2010@hotmail.co.uk.

For press enquiries and interviews with musicians contact Mark Rooney on 07789 943102

10% of the booking fee will be donated back to the charity by Ticketebo.

If you cannot attend the event but wish to make a donation here is the link to our Just Giving page. You can click onto “Fundraise for Us”, this will then link your page directly to us

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