Redhook Restaurant, Cocktail And Oyster Bar Hosts Charity Event "Auction Duchenne" For Action Duchenne

Online, August 24, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Redhook restaurant, in Farringdon, London, is hosting a special charity event, 'Auction Duchenne' to raise awareness and funds for Action Duchenne on Wednesday, 12th September. Items to bid for include a boxing glove signed by Dizzee Rascal, and a Star Trek comic book signed by Sir Patrick Stewart.

The prestigious London venue, famous for seafood and mouth-watering steaks, is opening its doors to help the only national UK charity dedicated solely to raising awareness and funds for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. This is the first event of its kind organised by the charity in a year of activities designed to make their voice heard.

Tickets for the evening include cocktails on arrival, gourmet canapes, unique entertainment, automatic entry into a raffle for a fabulous weekend for two in Wales, and the opportunity to bid in the auction for many interesting and unusual items and experiences. Additionally, guests can purchase a bespoke three-course meal, designed for the evening by head chef Jeff Roxas-Green.

The charity event is the brainchild of Lee Steggles, founder of Got Fitness Exercise Specialists. Lee is a passionate campaigner for Action Duchenne and has helped put together training plans for the charity's flagship Love Run Events.

Lee Steggles commented, "I was originally inspired by a friend of mine whose 7 year-old son Korben lives with Duchenne. I encourage people to dig deep into their pockets and join us in what promises to be a fun, very worthwhile evening. I am hoping Auction Duchenne will be so successful that it will flourish and grow into a regular occurrence, one of those 'not to be missed' events on everyone's calendar that will help improve the lives of boys living with Duchenne and one day find a cure for this devastating, life-limiting illness."

Owen Callaghan, Regional Development Officer at Action Duchenne concluded; "We have a large number of dedicated and active supporters like Lee who work tirelessly to help our cause. Holding a high-value, high-profile auction event is a brilliant idea and typical of the sheer creativity and energy projected by truly inspiring people like Lee. We are very grateful to all our supporters and will continue to focus on our goal of finding a cure and effective treatment for those living with Duchenne and their families."

Tickets for Auction Duchenne are £50 for the evening, and £80 to include the additional three course meal, are available from the Action Duchenne website: http://www.actionduchenne.org/auctionduchenne

For more information on Action Duchenne and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy please visit: www.actionduchenne.org.

Contact :
Andreina West
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http://www.actionduchenne.org