# Dyslexia Awards dinner raises £140,000

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2006/11/11/dyslexia-awards-dinner-raises-140000/
- Published: 2006-11-11T00:00:00+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Dyslexia Action’s fourth annual Dyslexia Awards Dinner, held at the Dorchester Hotel,
London, on 7 November, raised £140,000 to help support children and adults with 
dyslexia across the UK.
The event honoured the achievements of actress Zoe Wanamaker,
Olympic athletes Alan and Della Pascoe, and architect Lord Richard Rogers, all of
whom are dyslexic.

Zoe Wanamaker, who was presented her award by comedian Jo Brand, said: “I have always
suspected that I might be dyslexic but this was not confirmed until I was formally
assessed by Dyslexia Action this year. And what a relief, I can tell you! I am very
honoured to receive this award and I hope I can be of some inspiration to young 
people struggling with dyslexia.”

Alan and Della Pascoe and Lord Rogers were presented with their awards by The Rt
Hon David Blunkett, who is a long term supporter of the work of Dyslexia Action.

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The entertainment on the night was provided by Four Poofs and a Piano and the comedian
Jo Brand.

Author and President of Dyslexia Action, Ken Follett, was Master of Ceremonies.

The funds raised on the night were raised through a main auction, silent auction
and raffle. Lots such as an exclusive holiday on Richard Branson’s Necker Island
went for £18,000, a diamond necklace for £12,000 and a sky diving experience with
the Red Devils for £7,500.

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