Last Updated on: 22nd November 2023, 05:08 pm
Today (Thursday 28 September), comedian Romesh Ranganathan has been announced as Teenage Cancer Trust’s first comedy Icon. The young people supported by the charity were invited to an exclusive meet and greet with Romesh at the filming of Sky’s hit comedy series, A League of Their Own.
Holly, 20, from Swansea, was diagnosed with a type of soft tissue sarcoma in 2019 and has been supported by Teenage Cancer Trust. She said: “I’ve always said using humour is the best way to deal with these sorts of things (such as having cancer), so to have a popular comedian as the charity’s newest Icon is awesome and really highlights how to see the funny side in an experience so dark and daunting.”
Romesh has been supporting Teenage Cancer Trust for many years, performing four times at its historic Royal Albert Hall event and donating items to the charity’s Star Boot Sale auction. He said: “I’m thrilled to be Teenage Cancer Trust’s first comedy Icon. I’ve had the pleasure of supporting the charity for a few years now and I have seen the important work they do to help teenagers and young adults who have cancer.”
Paul McKenzie, Director of Engagement at Teenage Cancer Trust, said: “We are so delighted to have Romesh as our first comedy Icon. His ongoing support means that we can provide tailored care to young people when cancer has turned their world upside down.”
Romesh will be raising money for Teenage Cancer Trust and suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) during his 2024 headline tour ‘Hustle’, which stops at some of Britain’s best arenas, including the O2, London.
Comedian Romesh Ranganathan has been announced as the first comedy Icon of Teenage Cancer Trust. Romesh has supported the charity for several years, performing at the Royal Albert Hall and donating items to the charity’s Star Boot Sale auction.
As part of the announcement, young people who have been supported by the charity were invited to an exclusive meet and greet with Romesh at the filming of Sky’s hit comedy series, A League of Their Own. Holly, 20, from Swansea who was diagnosed with a type of soft tissue sarcoma in 2019, was part of the group. She said: “I’ve always said using humour is the best way to deal with these sorts of things (such as having cancer), so to have a popular comedian as the charity’s newest Icon is awesome and really highlights how to see the funny side in an experience so dark and daunting.”
Paul McKenzie, Director of Engagement at Teenage Cancer Trust said: “We are so delighted to have Romesh as our first comedy Icon. His ongoing support means that we can provide tailored care to young people when cancer has turned their world upside down.”
Romesh will be raising money for Teenage Cancer Trust and Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) during his 2024 headline tour ‘Hustle’, which stops at some of Britain’s best arenas, including the O2, London.
Today, comedian Romesh Ranganathan has been announced as Teenage Cancer Trust’s first comedy Icon. Romesh has been a long-time supporter of the charity, performing four times at its historic Royal Albert Hall event and donating items to the charity’s Star Boot Sale auction.
Young people supported by Teenage Cancer Trust were invited to an exclusive meet and greet with Romesh at the filming of Sky’s hit comedy series, A League of Their Own. Holly, 20, from Swansea who was diagnosed with a type of soft tissue sarcoma in 2019 said the experience was incredible. She added: “I’ve always said using humour is the best way to deal with these sorts of things (such as having cancer), so to have a popular comedian as the charity’s newest Icon is awesome and really highlights how to see the funny side in an experience so dark and daunting.”
Paul McKenzie, Director of Engagement at Teenage Cancer Trust said: “We are so delighted to have Romesh as our first comedy Icon. His ongoing support means that we can provide tailored care to young people when cancer has turned their world upside down.”
Romesh will be raising money for Teenage Cancer Trust and suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) during his 2024 headline tour ‘Hustle’, which stops at some of Britain’s best arenas, including the O2, London.
Today, Teenage Cancer Trust has announced comedian Romesh Ranganathan as its first comedy Icon. Romesh has been a long-time supporter of the charity, having performed four
