Hove MP backs Mercury Phoenix Trust
Following attending a fundraising evening hosted by the Mercury Phoenix Trust last month, Mike Weatherley, the Conservative MP for Hove and Portslade, has backed the commendable work of the HIV/AIDS charity that was set up in 1992 in memory of Freddie Mercury. The Mercury Phoenix Trust is responsibl
Following attending a fundraising evening hosted by the Mercury Phoenix Trust last month, Mike Weatherley, the Conservative MP for Hove and Portslade, has backed the commendable work of the HIV/AIDS charity that was set up in 1992 in memory of Freddie Mercury.
The Mercury Phoenix Trust is responsible for raising awareness and funding charities globally in the worldwide fight against AIDS. The trust has funded over 700 projects around the world at a cost of over $15 million.
In order to help raise money, last month the Mercury Phoenix Trust launched the Freddie For A Day fundraising initiative which encourages friends and fans around the world to spend the day dressed as Freddie Mercury, to raise money for the Trust as well as awareness of HIV/AIDS.
Mike said:
“I was really impressed by the stellar work of the Mercury Phoenix Trust in helping to raise both awareness of HIV/AIDS and funds to help fight against the spread of the disease. Queen has a fantastic legacy and the music of Freddie Mercury remains iconic. Maybe one year I’ll be brave enough to be Freddie For A Day.”
For more information or to donate, CLICK HERE:
Support independent LGBTQ+ journalism
Scene was founded in Brighton in 1993, at a time when news stories about Pride protests were considered radical. Since then, Scene has remained proudly independent, building a platform for queer voices. Every subscription helps us to report on the stories that matter to LGBTQ+ people across the UK and beyond.
Your support funds our journalists and contributes to Pride Community Foundation’s grant-making and policy work.
Subscribe today
Comments ()