 During her gap year at the Royal College of Music, Laura Wright (M 2002-08) made friends with a girl whose mother is a Director of the charity ‘Venice in Peril’ and, as a result, she decided to raise funds for this worthwhile project by running a marathon in the city itself. Laura has set herself a target of £1,000 and added “I wanted to be involved because Venice has been home, permanently or as visitors, to so many great composers, and has inspired many composers and performers to create beautiful music that is still listened to today”.
Update 8th October:
Ahead of her marathon event, on 24th October, "Laura & Friends" will be in concert at St Mary's Parish Church, Framsden, on Sunday 17th October at 5pm. Proceeds to Venice in Peril. Tickets at £8 adult, £5 OAPs and £2 under-12s, can be booked on 01473 890174 or 890891. Ticket price includes Cheese & Wine. Admission by ticket only.
The marathon is taking place on the 24th October. The charity works towards restoring the city to its former glory. In case you’d like to contribute, Laura’s “Just Giving” page is www.justgiving.com/laurawrightmarathon.
To kick-start the fundraising, Laura will be performing an evening of Venetian music in the first week of October, at which a raffle will be held. Full details are to be confirmed, but it will be taking place at the Harmonic Club in Dover Street, Mayfair, London.
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