Comedy Night 'Line up for the NHS' raises over £27,000

Comedy Night 'Line up for the NHS' raises over £27,000

25 October 2024

More than 650 guests came to support, raising over £27,000 for our hospitals. This was all made possible thanks to six generous comedians who took time out of their busy schedules to perform for free. 

Our headline act, world-renowned comic, Russell Howard, was joined by Junior Doctor and funny man Michael Akadiri, the hilarious Tiff Stevenson, the LOL-worthy Fatiha El-Ghorri and born entertainer, Eddie Kadi on the Union Chapel stage.

We also welcomed Steve Williams, our MC for the evening, who kept the audience on top form throughout the night. 

The comedians shared jokes and their personal experiences of healthcare, putting a real spotlight on the NHS and the importance it holds in all their lives. 

From left to right: Fatiha El-Ghorri, Eddie Kadi, Tiff Stevenson, Steve Williams and Russell Howard. 

Comedian, Russell Howard shared: “It's an absolute honour to be doing a gig for Imperial Health Charity, which looks after five hospitals in North West London.

"They're fantastic and it's nice to be able to do a tiny, tiny thing for a really important charity. The NHS is wonderful!"

Tiff Stevenson, who was born and raised in North West London, said: "The NHS is so so important. It's saved my life, it's saved family member's lives, and it does more for us than we could ever repay it.

"We have one of the best healthcare systems in the world and it's so important that we hang onto it and don't lose it."

All the funds raised at Line Up For The NHS will help us continue making a big difference at our hospitals, supporting healthcare staff and their patients.

Ian Lush, Chief Executive of Imperial Health Charity, said: “We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us for our second comedy night to support our hospitals and hard-working NHS staff.

"A huge thank you to the fantastic line-up of comedians and our partner CBRE for sponsoring the evening.”

Missed out this year? Keep your eyes peeled on our fundraising events here.