Legendary Manchester group Happy Mondays will perform a one-off show next month to raise money for Paul Ryder’s brave 12-year-old son who is in remission from a rare soft tissue cancer.
Hacienda cohorts Peter Hook and Graeme Park, poet Mike Garry and compere Stu Francis will join the alternative rock band for Chico’s Kickin’ Cancer Fundraising Dinner Ball at the Palace Hotel Ballroom on July 25.
Chico Ryder, son of the Mondays’ founder and guitarist, is in recovery from Rhabdomyosarcoma which he has suffered from for the last two years.
The previously sporty pre-teen has endured a year-long programme of intensive chemotherapy and radiation treatments which left him wheelchair bound and is now undergoing intensive physiotherapy treatments to help him walk again.
An event spokesman said: “The ball is a unique, not-to-be-missed opportunity to see one of Manchester most iconic and influential bands up close at a ball of the highest quality and finest intentions.
“Chico’s Kickin’ Cancer Fundraising Ball seems set to be one of the city’s very best events in aid of a hugely worthwhile cause.”
Money raised will help fund Chico’s physiotherapy sessions with a donation also being made to The Christie.
Attendees will be treated to a sumptuous four-course dinner and wine alongside a unique after-show party.
Other entertainment is to be provided by rising spoken word star Manchester Poet Mike Gary with the event being marshalled by master of ceremonies Stu Francis.
A selection of exclusive and highly sought after celebrity items will also go under the hammer on the night.
For details of packages and bookings visit www.internationalcaberet.co.uk
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