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David Gest gives memorabilia to Me and Dee charity | David Gest gives memorabilia to Me and Dee charity |
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Celebrity David Gest has donated thousands of pounds worth of showbiz memorabilia to a Derbyshire charity he saw on television. | Celebrity David Gest has donated thousands of pounds worth of showbiz memorabilia to a Derbyshire charity he saw on television. |
The Hollywood promoter and ex-husband of Liza Minelli spotted Maria Hanson's Me and Dee appeal on Channel 4 series The Secret Millionaire. | The Hollywood promoter and ex-husband of Liza Minelli spotted Maria Hanson's Me and Dee appeal on Channel 4 series The Secret Millionaire. |
Hours later he phoned Ms Hanson and arranged for the limited edition items to be driven to her Ticknall home. | Hours later he phoned Ms Hanson and arranged for the limited edition items to be driven to her Ticknall home. |
The memorabilia will now be auctioned to raise money for the charity. | The memorabilia will now be auctioned to raise money for the charity. |
Ms Hanson's Me and Dee charity organises once-in-a-lifetime trips and treats for seriously ill children and adults. | Ms Hanson's Me and Dee charity organises once-in-a-lifetime trips and treats for seriously ill children and adults. |
She said: "I was so amazed when he called I thought it must be a prank. | She said: "I was so amazed when he called I thought it must be a prank. |
"He didn't mention who he was at first but when he told me later, I recognised his voice." | "He didn't mention who he was at first but when he told me later, I recognised his voice." |
Fundraising ball | Fundraising ball |
The donated items include artwork, posters and CDs signed by The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Liza Minelli and David Bowie. | The donated items include artwork, posters and CDs signed by The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Liza Minelli and David Bowie. |
The 58-year-old star also pledged his continued support to the charity and hopes to attend a fundraising ball in Derby next year. | The 58-year-old star also pledged his continued support to the charity and hopes to attend a fundraising ball in Derby next year. |
Ms Hanson said her charity needs about £2,000 per month to organise 15-20 treats. | Ms Hanson said her charity needs about £2,000 per month to organise 15-20 treats. |
The first batch of Mr Gest's items will be auctioned at the Mackworth Hotel on 19 May. |
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