The Sussex Beacon has announced that award-winning singer, songwriter and BAFTA-nominated actor Olly Alexander has become its newest patron.
The star recently showed his support for the charity by taking part in the Brighton Half Marathon at the beginning of March, running as part of #TeamBeacon and even starting the race before joining fellow participants.
By becoming a patron, Olly will help raise awareness of the charity’s services, support fundraising activities and introduce its work to new audiences and communities, while reinforcing its wider mission.
Commenting on the announcement, Olly said: “I feel so privileged to be a patron of the wonderful Sussex Beacon. I’ve truly fallen in love with the amazing team and the service users I’ve met. The Beacon’s work is so vital to the community, I’m excited and deeply proud to be supporting them, especially alongside the incredible Jill Nalder”.
Rachel Brett, Chief Executive of The Sussex Beacon, welcomed the news, saying: “We are delighted that Olly has become a patron of The Sussex Beacon. The power of his role in ‘It’s a Sin’ should not be underestimated; the series shone a powerful light on a terrible injustice to people who were diagnosed with HIV and dying from AIDS-related illnesses. The associated trauma and stigma are still very much a legacy endured by people living with HIV today.”
She added: “We are particularly proud that Olly, as an LGBTQ+ activist, will be supporting us to tackle health inequalities… With patrons such as Olly, The Sussex Beacon can continue to lead the way in providing inclusive and affirming care.”
Olly joins existing patron Jill Nalder OBE, who has supported the charity since 2021.
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