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# David Walliams supports MindOut!
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/david-walliams-supports-mindout/
- Published: 2016-03-13T14:16:26.000Z
- Updated: 2016-03-13T14:16:26.000Z
- Description: David Walliams who is sponsoring Britain’s Got Talent star Lorraine Bowen when she swims in MindOut’s Swim-a-Thon on Saturday, March 19 has made a surprise donation of £1,000 towards her fundraising efforts.
- Author: Gary Hart
- Tags: In The South, News, Sport, David Walliams, Lorraine Bowen, MindOut

![Lorraine Bowen and David Walliams](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/web-300-3.jpg)

Lorraine Bowen and David Walliams: Photo Roland Saunders

## David Walliams who is sponsoring *Britain’s Got Talent* star Lorraine Bowen when she swims in MindOut’s Swim-a-Thon on Saturday, March 19 has made a surprise donation of £1,000 towards her fundraising efforts.

Comedian, author and all round national treasure, David was very generous in his support for what he called: *“…this fantastic charity”.*

Lorraine says she is *inspired* by her favourite Britain’s Got Talent judge, while David himself is no stranger to marathon swimming having swam across the English Channel raising more than one million pounds for Sport Relief.

You can help Lorraine, and MindOut’s other swimmers, with a donation of your own.

**To make a donation, [click here:](http://www.bit.ly/MOSwimathon2016?ref=scenemag.co.uk)** it couldn’t be easier.

The **Swim-a-Thon** will take place at Prince Regent Swimming Complex in Brighton on Saturday, March 19 from 5:30pm. Spectators are welcome to attend for free to support all the swimmers.

![Helen Jones](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/web-200-8.jpg)

Helen Jones

**Helen Jones, Director of MindOut, said:** *“It’s a great boost to our fundraising campaign and many, many thanks to David for his generosity. All the funds we raise go directly to supporting LGBTQ people who have lived experience of mental health issues. MindOut is seeing more and more people coping with high levels of distress, our services are needed more than ever.”*

You can support MindOut in a variety of ways in the coming month, including attending the annual *MindOut for the Laughs* with award-winning comedian **Zoe Lyons** at St Georges Church, Kemptown on Thursday, March 17\. Compere for the evening is **Spice** who will be introducing **Debra-Jane Appelby**, as well as **Sally Vate**, **Dolly Rocket**, **Trudi Styles** **& the Pianoman** and members of the **Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus**.

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**Event:** *MindOut for the Laughs*

**Where:** St George’s Church, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1ED

**When:** Thursday, March 17

**Time:** Doors 6.30pm for 7.30pm start

**Tickets:** £12/£10 concessions

**To buy tickets online, [click here:](http://laughs2016.brownpapertickets.com/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)**