About the event

"Expertly and hilariously compared by Logan Murray, our comedy virgins will each be taking to the stage to perform a short set of original comedy they’ve worked on in their intensive training course! Each year we’re surprised by the high standard of comedy on display, and even if that’s not the case this year, Sentinel’s excellent beers should help the jokes go down easier!"

I am one of those crazy enough to take on the challenge this year! 

If you would like to come along to the event all the details are below. Individual participants have been asked to try and raise £250 so if you would like to donate more than the £5 ticket price or can't attend but would still like to make a donation then please do it through my page :)

Date: Sunday 11th June 2017

Time: 7.30pm

Tickets: https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/support-us/fundraise/funnyforfetickets  (and click "donate")

Venue website: http://www.sentinelbrewing.co

 About Changing Faces and Me

Changing Faces is the leading UK charity that represents people with disfigurements (all disfigurement - not just facial). They provide personal support to individuals and families; work with schools, employers and health care professionals to ensure a culture of inclusion for people with disfigurements; and campaign for social change.

Changing Faces work in with (social) media is what I am most passionate about. We live in such a superficial society where appearances matter far too much and any mark, scar, blemish etc is seen as something to be ashamed of, covered up or used a lazy plot device to show a character is bad.

A bit about my journey that you may or may not know :) 

I received laser surgery (pulsed dye laser) on my birthmark between the age of 3 and 11 at Leeds General Infirmary and had approx 25 surgeries over that time - each being between 100-150 "shots" with only numbing cream or ice packs for aesthetic.

I decided to stop the treatment when I was 11 (just going into secondary school) as at that point the only benefits would have been cosmetic and I felt my birthmark was an important part of my identity (and still do!).

I have been very fortunate throughout my life to have never really been the subject of bullying or discrimination based on my appearance but many many others aren't so fortunate.