News Release, 19 October 2006
On Friday 3 November 2006, Curveball, a newly formed band based in Berkshire, will be performing a one-off charity concert at the Reading International Solidarity Centre (RISC). All money raised will go to the Mental Health Foundation, a charity that helps people to survive and recover from mental health problems.
Curveball’s drummer, Luke Mackenzie, recently trekked across the Peruvian Andes to raise money for the Mental Health Foundation. The indie rock band, which will be supported on the night by two other local bands, The Machine Fire and The Enigma Project, hopes the concert will allow Luke to complete his challenge of raising £2,650 for the charity. Luke says:
"I chose to raise money for the Mental Health Foundation to help raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues. A couple of the band members have also had experience of depression and wanted to do something positive to help other sufferers."
The concert will start at 7.30pm on Friday 3 November at RISC, which is next to the Oracle Shopping Centre in Reading. Tickets cost £5 on the door or £4 in advance and are available from Luke on 07810 482057 or luke@lukem.co.uk.
For general advice on how to keep well and to learn more about mental health problems such as depression and anxiety visit www.mentalhealth.org.uk.
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For further information or to interview Luke, please contact the Press Office on 020 7803 1130 / 1128 or email the press office
The Mental Health Foundation uses research and practical projects to help people survive, recover from and prevent mental health problems. We work to influence policy, including government at the highest levels. And we use our knowledge to raise awareness and to help tackle the stigma attached to mental illness. We reach millions of people every year through our media work, information booklets and online services.
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