19th August, 2010
Stand Up For African Mothers a success!
Over 170 people turned out at the Assembly @ George Street to watch AMREF's Stand Up For African Mothers: A Comedy Gala.
The show, compered by Susan Calman, featured performances from some of the best names in UK comedy including Jack Whitehall, Frank MacAulay, Robin Ince, Sarah Millican, John Hegley and Josh Howie. More photos from the event will follow shortly.
But AMREF's presence at this year's Fringe did not end there; the world-famous Baxterbear and his team were out on the city's streets on Monday and Tuesday to raise awareness of the show and our 'Stand Up For African Mothers' campaign. Baxterbear and his team will also be on the streets collecting for AMREF again before the end of the festival so, if you are in Edinburgh this month, please go over and say hello!
AMREF would like to thank everyone who was involved in the show including the whole team at Assembly Festival, all of the performers, Baxterbear and his PA Daisy Tate for all of their support and for standing up for African mothers.