Muhammad Ali's daughter raises awareness of Parkinson's on visit to UK

28 May 2012 - update

Unfortunately the gala dinner event has been cancelled. We will keep you posted if and when a new date is scheduled for this event.

10 May 2012

On Monday 4 June 2012, Muhammad Ali's daughter, Rasheda Ali, will attend a gala dinner event to help raise awareness of Parkinson's.

Taking place in central Manchester, the evening will include an auction and raffle to help raise vital funds for Parkinson's UK.

Ali was the legend everybody knew him to be

Muhammad Ali was diagnosed with Parkinson's aged just 42. His daughter, Rasheda, now travels all over the world to help improve understanding of the condition and give encouragement and hope to families living with Parkinson's.

"My purpose for travelling is to help local organisations raise insight and funds for their programmes - and specifically to help local families suffering with Parkinson's," she said.

Steve Ford, our chief executive, commented:

"Muhammad Ali is a sporting legend and much-loved in the UK. Everyone who knows Muhammad Ali knows how facing the daily challenge of Parkinson's has been the other big fight of his life.

We are grateful to Rasheda Ali and all the Ali family for their support in the UK.

"Parkinson's UK is honoured to be chosen as the beneficiary of this event.

"It is hugely important to make people aware of Parkinson's, because we want everyone to know we are here to help and because we are passionately committed to trying to raise money to support everyone affected by Parkinson's."

A night to remember

The event is being held at The Sheridan Suite, in Manchester. Tickets include entertainment and a 3 course meal and are priced as follows:

• Standard tickets: £50 per person or £450 for a table of 10
• VIP tickets: £75
• Tier 2 tickets: £25 - no food or beverages.

Former world boxing champion, Frank Bruno (Image: right, copyright: Snowdon), will also be attending on the night and speaking alongside Rasheda.

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