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Comedian Jon Richardson hosts comedy night for Muscular Dystrophy UK
STAND-UP comedian and TV personality Jon Richardson is hosting a charity comedy night at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, inspired by his friend, local Aylesbury man Martin Hywood who lives with muscular dystrophy.
For one night only, Jon will be joined by some comedy friends for a special event – Jon Richardson and friends in aid of Muscular Dystrophy UK – with all profits going to the charity to help change the future of muscle wasting and weakening conditions.
Well known for his part in Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats, Jon has supported Muscular Dystrophy UK for several years, helping to raise money and increase awareness. His involvement with the charity started when he met his friend Martin Hywood at a Leeds United football match.
Martin, from Aylesbury, lives with limb girdle muscular dystrophy, a rare progressive condition which causes his muscles to weaken overtime.
“Martin and I have been mates for years and it’s a pleasure for me to support him and Muscular Dystrophy UK in this way,” said Jon.
“Lots of people may not have heard of muscular dystrophy, which is why it’s important to talk about it. Imagine getting weaker every day, finding it difficult to walk, to stand, to laugh, to cough, to breathe.
"There’s no cure. My mate Martin doesn’t complain and refused to let his diagnosis become the most important thing in his life, so he threw himself into fundraising for research.
“I’m really looking forward to this event in Martin’s hometown and encourage everyone to get behind this amazing charity, one that makes a real difference to people living with muscle wasting and weakening conditions.”
The show will be heading its way to Aylesbury Waterside Theatre on October 11, 2024. Click here for more details.
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