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British comedian Peter Kay has announced that all profits from his 2026 stand-up tour will be donated to 12 cancer charities.
The 52-year-old comic, hailing from Bolton, is set to embark on his “Better Late Than Never” tour, commencing in December and concluding at the AO Arena in Manchester in August.
“Unfortunately, everybody knows someone who’s been affected on that list [of 12 charities], and I just hope people support it,” Kay stated during a recent appearance on the One Show.
He further commented, “You don’t even have to like me to come, it goes beyond that, this is about supporting these charities,” adding with a touch of humor, “if it’s not funny, you’ll get your money back.”
The benefiting charities are:
Rachel Calderon, Deputy Director of Fundraising at Blood Cancer UK, hailed the announcement as a “milestone” moment.
“Everyone in the blood cancer community, whether they’re affected by leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma is genuinely chuffed and deeply grateful,” she expressed.
Dr. Michele Afif, CEO of The Brain Tumour Charity, conveyed the charity’s “deepest gratitude” for Kay’s support.
“Including The Brain Tumour Charity as one of the charities benefitting from the proceeds of his 2026 tour, will be instrumental to us achieving much needed change for everyone we stand alongside. Thank you, Peter. From all of us,” she said.
Tickets for nine newly added dates will be available for purchase starting Sunday.
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