Edith Bowman

Edith Bowman, the Radio 1 DJ, was the winner of Comic Relief’s Fame Academy in 2005.

The 30-year-old, from Anstruther, Fife, who reached the final three, beat the bookies’ favourite Kim Metcalf, the actress who plays Sam Mitchell in EastEnders and comedian Adrian Edmondson. More than 30 million pounds was raised for charity during the Comic Relief event. Since its inception in 1985, Comic Relief has raised more than £337 million for 6,000 charity projects. In Africa, money raised from the event goes to HIV and AIDS sufferers and those affected by conflict.Young people in crisis, older people, vulnerable refugees, people suffering from mental health problems and families fleeing domestic violence are helped in the UK.

Well done Edith !!! We are all proud of you !!

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