# Edge signed as ambassador for Mencap

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2009/04/07/edge-signed-ambassador-mencap/
- Published: 2009-04-07T14:12:20+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**U2’s guitarist, The Edge, has signed up to become an ambassador for the UK learning
disability charity, Mencap.**

The star will help the charity with fundraising, raising awareness and campaigning
against discrimination.

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

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The Edge, otherwise known as David Evans, took the position following his appearance
at Mencap’s Little Noise Sessions held at the Union Chapel, north London, in November
2008.

Bono, leader singer of the band, and The Edge, delighted fans when they made the
surprise appearance at the gig playing an unannounced four-song set for the audience
of 250.

He then stood in as guest compere for Jo Whiley at a Mencap gig later that month.

 [⌊U2_1⌉](http://www.flickr.com/photos/theyellowline/298996502)

Photo: [yellowlinephoto on Flickr.com](http://www.flickr.com/photos/theyellowline/298996502)

He was invited to take part in the gigs by his cousin Ciara Evans, who has a learning
disability and has worked for Mencap as campaigns and celebrity assistant since 
1999.

www.mencap.org.uk

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