Rock band KISS donates massive prize to raise funds for Royal Manchester Children's Hospital
The band wants to help in the wake of the terror attack at Manchester Arena.
Legendary rock band KISS is supporting Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital by donating a money-can’t-buy prize to help raise valuable funds in the wake of the terror attack at The Arena.
The band has donated three of their personal guitars signed by Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and Tommy Thayer, plus a signed personal snare drum with signed drum sticks from Eric Singer.
The guitar donated by Paul Stanley is his signature Ibanez PS120 guitar which he was intending to play at their Manchester Arena gig on Tuesday 30th May. The band had to cancel the gig following the attack.
The guitar has never been played and will be up for auction along with VIP tickets to any sold out KISS show in the world, plus tickets for the sold out Kiss Kruise 2018 with a meet and greet with the band.
Paul Stanley said: “We were devastated by the heinous attack in Manchester Arena and had to do something to support the city. Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital's incredible work with children was never more evident than after this horrific event.
"We are humbled to be able to give something to support them in their ongoing efforts. Knowing that the money raised will go towards purchasing life-support ventilators, our prayers and wishes will continue to help both those affected directly by the attack, and beyond.
"This night will give everyone an opportunity to do their part in raising as much money as possible for an incredibly worthy cause.”
The prize will be auctioned off at the Red Sea Pedestrians 10th Anniversary Charity ball in aid of Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, which will be held next month on 17th March 2018 at the Lowry Hotel.
Maurice Watkins CBE, Chairman of Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity’s fundraising board added: “We’re delighted that KISS has donated this incredible prize to be auctioned at the RSP Charity Ball and want to thank them for their tremendous generosity.
"In recent testing times staff at the hospital – just like the city of Manchester – pulled together to make sure the young victims from the attack got the best possible care, as quickly as possible. The new ventilators we are fundraising for will ensure that the medical teams in our Paediatric Intensive Care Unit can assess a patient’s condition faster and more accurately, resulting in more effective treatment and care at a time when rapid reaction to a patient’s condition is crucial.”
The charity is accepting closed bids for this auction prize. To find out more information or to place a bid - contact the charity team on 0161 701 1124.
Bids will close at midnight on Saturday 17th March 2018