6 April 2009

Mencap has The Edge

The Edge has become a celebrity ambassador for Mencap.

U2 guitarist The Edge has become a Mencap ambassador.

The Edge was invited to be a Mencap ambassador by his cousin Ciara Evans, who works for Mencap and has a learning disability.

“Not many people know what a learning disability is, or the challenges people with a learning disability face,” he said. “I’ve seen how much work goes into Mencap and want to continue to see it flourish.”

The Edge’s role will involve raising funds and awareness and campaigning against discrimination. He has previously appeared at Mencap’s Little Noise Sessions, the annual series of fundraising gigs hosted by Radio 1 DJ Jo Whiley.

Ciara Evans works in Mencap’s campaigns and celebrity teams. She says: “My learning disability has not stopped me from achieving my goals or getting a job, but others like me can find it hard to get paid work. I hope that The Edge’s support will help create more opportunities for people with a learning disability.”

Find out more about Mencap’s celebrity ambassadors