Paul Chuckle ends tour of Britain in honour of charity that cared for tragic brother Barry
The funnyman actor, 78, travelled from John O’Groats in Scotland to Land’s End in Cornwall to celebrate 40 years of the end-of-life charity’s Great Daffodil Appeal
Paul Elliott (r) pictured with his late brother Barry(Image: PA)
Paul Chuckle has completed his “thank you” tour of the UK in support of Marie Curie.
The funnyman actor, 78, travelled from John O’Groats in Scotland to Land’s End in Cornwall to celebrate 40 years of the end-of-life charity’s Great Daffodil Appeal.
He stopped on route to meet Marie Curie supporters, staff and fans with the “Daff bike”, a Marie Curie-branded “Chuckle bike”.
Paul joined charity collections in Glasgow, Bradford, Birmingham, Penarth, Exeter and Plymouth along the way.
At his final stop in Land’s End, he was met by a local Sea Shanty choir Bryher’s Boys who performed at the iconic landmark.
Paul has raised more than £6,000 so far at collections across the UK and through online donations.
The Chuckle Brother is aiming to hit a fundraising target of £40,000 for the charity’s flagship annual appeal by the end of the month.
Paul and his brother Barry became official Marie Curie ambassadors in 2016.
He has continued to support the charity after experiencing the care that Barry received from Marie Curie at the end of his life in 2018.
The Great Daffodil Appeal is Marie Curie’s annual flagship fundraiser, which raises much needed funds by encouraging the public to wear a daffodil pin and donate.
The money raised as part of the Great Daffodil Appeal will fund care to more people at the end of their life.
Paul called it “a brilliant experience” and thanked everyone who joined him along the way and donated to the appeal.
Matthew Reed, chief executive officer at Marie Curie, said: “Every three minutes, someone dies without the end of life care they need.
“The Great Daffodil Appeal gives Marie Curie the chance to provide expert end of life care and support to more people, whatever their illness.
“Care that protects someone’s dignity – instead of leaving them alone or in avoidable pain.”
To support the Great Daffodil Appeal, visit Paul’s fundraising page: mariecurie.org.uk/frommetoyoutour
