Julie Walters was among a host stars who turned out to help the Rainbow Trust launch a new fundraising drive in London. The charity, which helps families with terminally ill children, is hoping to raise £20 million over the next five years.
The Calendar Girls star's daughter Maisie was diagnosed with leukaemia at the age of two-and-a-half. "My little girl was treated at the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Rainbow Trust looked after a lot of people there," she said. "The families used to go and stay at their houses - so I know what a wonderful charity it is."
Also on hand to lend his support was George Michael. "It is an amazing charity," said the singer, who is a long-standing patron of the organisation. "Loss is such an incredibly difficult thing. I bow down to people who have to deal with the loss of a child.
"The Rainbow Trust not only takes care of the child but they also take very good care of the family and understand the family's situation, and I think that's an incredibly important thing."
Other celebs who came along to support the launch included boxing champion Chris Eubank, actress Danniella Westbrook and TV presenter Gail Porter.
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