Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins to stage show for Kidney Wales Foundation - WalesOnlineMUM’S the word when it comes to one branch of charity work for Pontypridd’s Lostprophets lead singer Ian Watkins.
The 31-year-old is headlining a special one-off concert on New Year’s Eve to support the work of the Kidney Wales Foundation, after being named their ambassador for young people.
Watkins will urge fans at the concert to sign the NHS Organ Donor Register in a bid to increase the numbers of organs available for transplant.
He became involved with the charity because his mum had a kidney transplant last year. Ian said “I’m really proud to be the charity’s new ambassador for young people and will be working with them on the Donate Wales campaign. We can continue to get more young people to sign-up.”
In one of his first official roles as ambassador Ian will meet patients at the Children’s Kidney Centre in Cardiff, including 14-year-old Lostprophets fan Danni Tilley, who is waiting for a kidney transplant.
He will also meet Health Minister Edwina Hart.
Roy J Thomas, chairman of the Kidney Wales Foundation and Donate Wales campaign, said: “Ian is a very talented individual and we are delighted that he is our new ambassador for young people as he can reach out to Wales’ younger generation.
“His support for Kidney Wales and our Donate Wales campaign will make a real difference to the lives of those waiting for a transplant and affected by kidney disease.”
Wednesday 29 October 2008
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