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Amanda Holden is our new Patron

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Make-A-Wish is delighted to announce actress and presenter Amanda Holden as its latest Patron.

 

Last year, Amanda met 15 year old James Elliot who wished to see Shrek The Musical® and meet the cast. After meeting James, Amanda said: “Fairy tales are all about wishes coming true and it was a privilege and a delight to meet James and help make his dream come true.”

 

 

Speaking about her new role with Make-A-Wish, Amanda said: “I was delighted to have been involved with James’s wish and it’s a real honour to have now been asked to become a Patron. Seeing first-hand just how much a wish means to the child and their family has made me even more passionate to be a part of this wonderful charity.”

 

Neil Jones, Chief Executive of Make-A-Wish, said: “We are thrilled that Amanda has agreed to become our newest Patron. She brings many qualities which are so important to an organisation like Make-A-Wish – she will be a huge asset.”

 

There are currently 20,000 children and young people in the UK fighting a life-threatening condition and this year alone 1,200 children will turn to Make-A-Wish to have their wish granted. The charity needs to raise £6.8 million in 2012 to achieve this.

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