"Let's kick cancer's arse" Stone Roses legend Mani and wife Imelda announce charity gala after cancer diagnosis

Stone Roses legend Gary "Mani" Mounfield and wife Imelda have announced they are to host a gala fundraising night - after Imelda's diagnosis with cancer. The event will be called "This is the One" after the hit Stone Roses song, with the subtitle "Let's kick cancer's arse", and promises a night of music and entertainment for charity.

Events agent Imelda was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer in November 2020. Now, Mani and Imelda area hoping to raise awareness and funds for The Christie Hospital and The Stockport Charitable Trust at the glittering fundraiser event to be held at The Kimpton Clocktower Hotel on November 18.

Imelda says: "Both charities have supported me through my journey. Cancer affects not just the person who has it, but everyone around them, and I hope that by investing in some more research, we can help alleviate some of the devastation caused to families."

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Bass guitar icon Mani said: "When life deals you a pair of twos, you must get your game face on! The past two years since my wife's diagnosis have been brutal in so many ways, but it's also opened our eyes to so many things.

"This disease needs to be eradicated - we feel duty bound to do our bit to achieve this. So everybody, get on board, dig deep, help out, we will win!"

The event will take place in the same week that Mani turns 60, and hope it will be a celebration as much as an important fundraiser for the charities.

Imelda has previously written about her cancer journey on her JustGiving page, saying: "I'm nowhere near giving up this fight." The couple are parents to nine-year-old twins and live in Stockport.

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