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SCOTS IN LONDON - Stars back Diabetes UK at The Escapist Premiere

Written by Diabetes UK
Wednesday, 11 June 2008
Brian Cox, star of films Braveheart, The Bourne Supremacy and The Ring,chose to support Diabetes UK at the premiere of his latest film, TheEscapist at Regent Street’s Apollo Cinema on Tuesday 10 June. Stars back Diabetes UK at The Escapist premiere Brian Cox, star of films Braveheart, The Bourne Supremacy and The Ring, chose to support Diabetes UK at the premiere of his latest film, The Escapist at Regent Street’s Apollo Cinema on Tuesday 10 June. Brian, who has diabetes, was joined by co-stars Dominic Cooper, Steven Mackintosh and director Rupert Wyatt as well as a number of celebrity guests including Angus Deayton, Big Brother twins Samanda and rugby star Kyran Bracken. The premiere took place during Diabetes Week (8 – 14 June) - the annual focal point of Diabetes UK fundraising, awareness and campaigning activities. Brian said: “I’m really happy to be part of an evening that addresses not only an important issue for me but one of the biggest health challenges currently facing the UK. “I am grateful for the work Diabetes UK champions in helping the two million people in the UK living with diabetes as well as its work in raising awareness among those at risk of developing this serious condition.” Dominic Hourd, Diabetes UK Events Fundraising Team Manager, said: “We’re extremely pleased Brian chose to support us at his film premiere. The proceeds from ticket sales will go a long way in helping us continue to fund research, support people with diabetes, and improve public awareness.” - ENDS - For further media information or photos please contact Huw Beale or Maria Lam at the Diabetes UK Press Office on 020 7424 1165. For urgent out of hours press enquiries, the duty press officer can be contacted on 07711 176028. Notes to editor 1. Diabetes UK is the charity for people with diabetes. We fund more than £7 million of research each year, provide information and support to people with diabetes and campaign on their behalf. In the UK, there are currently 2.3 million people diagnosed with diabetes. There are more than 500,000 people who have Type 2 diabetes but don’t know it. For further information visit www.diabetes.org.uk 2. The Escapist – www.escapistthemovie.com – released 20 June 2008.

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