Lion King To Show At Eclipse For Muscular Dystrophy

The Lion King in aid of a charity close to her heart – the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign. The Eclipse Cinemas, Downpatrick, are to host the event which is part of the charity’s ‘At the Movies’ fundraising initiative. The event will take place from 6pm on Monday October 10th and will include raffle prizes, clowning around and general all round fun for the whole family with special entertainment from Mickey and Minnie Mouse. The event is being co-ordinated by managers at the cinema and Michaela Hollywood in conjunction with the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign.  Michaela (21) who has a muscle-wasting condition has been involved in a number of campaigns with the charity and is passionate about fighting for the rights of young disabled people on every level. She said, “As someone with muscle disease it’s important for me that the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign can continue their work funding research to find treatments for these conditions. [caption id="attachment_30233" align="alignright" width="400" caption="Michaela Hollywood all set for the showing of The Lion King at Eclipse Cinema in Downpatrick in aid of Muscular Dystrophy on Monday 6th October at 6pm. "][/caption] “Volunteering to organise an ‘At the Movies’ event gave me an opportunity to put together an evening that the Downpatrick community can enjoy as well as benefiting people like me who rely on the charity.  The event really is coming together, and I have really enjoyed putting it together.” Glenn Oakes, the Volunteer Fundraising Manager at the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign, said, “Michaela is a hard working volunteer who has been a valued supporter of the charity for many years.  With her behind the steering wheel of this event it is sure to be a great night for everyone.” Tickets are £10 all in, including a free popcorn and drink for every ticket holder on the night, can be purchased through Eclipse Cinemas or through Michaela Hollywood on 07590058383. Information about Muscular Dystrophy Approximately 2,000 children and adults in Northern Ireland have muscular dystrophy or a related condition. A further 10,000 people are affected indirectly as family, friends or carers. Muscle diseases cause muscles to waste and weaken making it increasingly hard for those affected to do even the simplest of tasks. The conditions don’t just affect the muscles in the arms and legs but the heart and respiratory muscles too. There are no cures and many affected children don’t live to reach adulthood.]]>