Discworld Author Donates To Alzheimer's Research
Author Terry Pratchett has pledged a donation of $1 million to research into Alzheimer’s disease, the degenerative brain disorder he has suffered from for the last few years.The 59-year-old creator of...
View ArticlePratchett Donation Inspires Grassroots Alzheimer’s Campaign
Best-selling author Terry Pratchett, suffering from a rare form of Alzheimer’s since 2007, gave $1 million to the Alzheimer's Research UK in March 2008. Prompted by Pratchett’s philanthropy, a group of...
View ArticleCliff Richard To Host Alzheimer's Show
Sir Cliff Richard will front a special show on British TV to raise funds for research into Alzheimer’s disease this weekend.The 68-year-old – knighted in 1995 – is a patron of the Alzheimer's Research...
View ArticleTerry Pratchett To Present Alzheimer's Petition
Discworld creator Terry Pratchett will present a petition to Britain’s Prime Minister later today, November 26, calling for higher government funding for research into Alzheimer’s.The 60-year-old...
View ArticleTerry Pratchett Novel Raises Money For Alzheimer's Charity
A novel signed by best-selling Fantasy writer Terry Pratchett has raised money for a local branch of the Alzheimer’s Society in the UK.The book was auctioned at the Woodside Lodge residential home in...
View ArticleTerry Pratchett Knighted, Robert Plant Becomes A Commander
Several of Britain’s most charitable celebrities were honored by the Queen in her New Years Honors List yesterday.Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant became a Commander of the Order of the British Empire...
View ArticleBritish Stars Contribute To Alzheimer's Wall Of Memories
The British prime minister has joined some of the UK’s favorite famous faces in contributing to a special memory wall for the Alzheimer's Research UK.The wall features special memories from members of...
View ArticleStars Take Their Hats Off To Alzheimer's Research
Some of the world’s biggest stars have donated their favourite headwear for an auction to boost funds for the UK’s leading dementia research charity, Alzheimer's Research UK.Sharon Osbourne - Hats Off...
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