David Gest does his best for The Whitechapel Centre

Last Friday evening ITV hosted a special celebrity edition of 'Who Wants To Be a Millionaire'; an I'm a Celebrity Special.

Here at The Whitechapel Centre staff and service users alike could not believe it when we were told that David Gest would be taking part and donating all of his winnings to OUR SERVICES!!

David has become a familiar face around Liverpool in the run up to his eagerly awaited appearance at the Royal Court in 'A Nightmare on Lime Street'.

When asked about his choice of charity recipient David said: “I gave my good friend Margaret Harry the opportunity to make the choice for me."

“Without hesitation she said "The Whitechapel Centre, Liverpool". Margaret told me of the help they give to the homeless and rough sleepers. We both know that there but for the grace of God go I or any one of us.”

David and Jennie awaiting their next question*

 



David's partner for the occasion was Jennie Bond, and together they worked extremely hard under the pressure of time constraints, and the small matter of being on national TV, yet still managed to reach £5,000 total.

The amount was then split between each of their charities, so here at The Whitechapel Centre we received a much needed £2,500!!

We are extremely grateful to David for choosing us, and to Margaret for pointing him in our direction, not only for the money raised, but for the national recognition it has brought to the good work that we do.

For more information on the services that we provide here at The Whitechapel Centre please take a look at our website by clicking on the following link: http://www.whitechapelcentre.co.uk.

To view David taking part in Millionaire, and doing his part to support those in need in his temporary home city of Liverpool please go to: http://www.itv.com/itvplayer/search/?Filter=who+wants+to+be+a+millionaire

*Picture courtesy of the Liverpool Echo