Children's cancer charity CLIC Sargent thrilled at donation from Big Brother 11 winner Josie Gibson
Last updated 8/30/2010 12:29:11 PM
Children cancer charity CLIC Sargent thrilled at donation from Big Brother 11 winner Josie Gibson
The UK's leading children's cancer charity, CLIC Sargent, says it's over the moon following Big Brother 11 winner Josie Gibson's pledge to donate £20,000 of her prize money to its work.
CLIC Sargent offers all round care and support to children and young people with cancer - and their families.Josie, 25, wasted no time in offering her support to the charity, before returning to the famous house for the series' finale, Ultimate Brig Brother.
Lucy Caldicott, Director of Fundraising at CLICSargent says:"We were thrilled to hear Josie pledge a significantamount of her prize money to help CLIC Sargent support children andyoung people with cancer. Every day, 10 children or young people agedup to 24 are diagnosed with cancer, and every donation helps CLICSargent to provide clinical, emotional and practical support for thewhole family.
"Many of the young people we work with will be fans of Big Brother, and her announcement live on air will have given them a huge boost. We are really grateful for Josie's generosity and wish her all the best as she competes for the Ultimate Big Brother title."
During treatment the charity provides specialist nurses, play specialists and a homely enviornment. In hospital & at home it offers specialist social care and support in the community, as well as services for young people, holidays, grants and a helpline.After treatment it helps survivors and support those bereaved. For further information contact http://www.clicsargent.org.uk/
Josie, from Bristol, also promised to support fellow housemate, former Army serviceman Steve, who lost both his legs in action.