Patron and global singing sensation Alfie Boe OBE has given away one of his prized possessions to raise more than £15,000 in the quest to find a cure for all types of brain tumour.
Every year, Alfie’s incredible fan community raises money for charity in lieu of sending gifts and cards to the multi-platinum-selling recording artist on his birthday, which falls on 29th September.
Alfie, who was just 23 when he lost his father, Alfred, to an aggressive brain tumour in 1997, raised the stakes by giving away a signed acoustic guitar from his personal collection. Everyone who donated to the fundraising page set up by the Alfie Boe Official Fan Group, and left their name, was entered into a prize draw.
The money-can’t-buy memorabilia inspired nearly 600 donations, including one from a fan called Sarah Eisenhardt who boosted the birthday fundraiser by a staggering US$5,000. She wrote: “In memory of my good friend who died from an undiagnosed brain tumour before she could finish her medical degree. She and I loved Alfie Boe…so this is perfect!”
The lucky winner was Mi Rae, while runners up received signed t-shirts, caps, programmes, set lists and more from their favourite tenor, well-loved for his show-stopping performances.
Alfie has fundraised tirelessly to support our work, at his concerts, by auctioning exclusive merchandise and launching a special rose named in honour of his father and donating the profits to Brain Tumour Research. Meanwhile, his loyal fan club is taking on our autumn fundraising challenge, 99 Miles in November.
Collectively, Team Alfie has raised more than £100,000.
You can set up your own birthday fundraiser if you share Alfie’s passionate belief that we must do better to stop the devastation caused by this disease.
