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Donations flooding in to Stephen Gately's favourite charity
Thursday, 22 October 2009
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Stephen Gately's favourite charity has seen an amazing increase in donations since the star's tragic death.
Big-hearted Stephen was actively involved with the Caudwell Children charity for the past several years. Following his sudden death, Stephen's heartbroken partner, Andrew Cowles, announced them as the charity of choice for donations, resulting in the charity receiving more than £2,100 (nearly €2,300) in just four hours.
They have received a staggering number of phone calls from fans wanting to give money, with one individual making a donation of £1,000.
A spokesperson for Caudwell Children spoke of how the offers had been pouring in from grief-stricken fans wanting to help their cause.
She said: "We can't thank Andrew and his family enough. Since the announcement, we have received so many phone calls from people asking about donations. It's amazing."
The charity works with sick and disabled children throughout the UK and provides individual donations of specialist equipment, treatment and therapy.
Stephen worked with the charity at various events since he became involved several years ago, and was named an official goodwill ambassador.
He and the other Boyzone members were active in the charity, but he was known for the individual time he would spend caring for children by regularly attending events with his husband.
To donate to the Caudwell Children charity, visit the website www.justgiving.com/ stephengately .
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