Ex-Corrie star backs call for cash — and bras
10:30am Thursday 16th October 2008 in News
SUPPORTER : Jenny Platt backing the appeal run by the Laserase clinic in Bolton
FORMER Coronation Street star Jenny Platt is asking people to back a breast cancer charity campaign with donations of cash — and old bras.
The actress played Corrie barmaid Violet Wilson and is currently appearing in The Merchant of Venice at the Octagon Theatre.
She gave her support to the appeal in memory of cancer campaigner Alyson Porter, who died earlier this year.
Mrs Porter’s former colleagues at the Laserase clinic, which is based near the Royal Bolton Hospital, have organised the appeal to help the hospital’s breast unit and the Breast Cancer Care charity.
They are appealing for people to send in old bras, along with a £1 donation, to Laserase before October 23.
Actress Jenny said: “Good luck to everyone at Laserase with this fabulous appeal. I hope they achieve their goal and receive a mile of bras!”
Proceeds will be split between the two campaigns and donated bras will be sent overseas to developing countries.
For more information about the campaign, visit laserasenorthwest.co.uk or call 01204 570900.
