TV star Michael Ball cuts first turf for St Richard's cancer day unit

~ Crawley Observer - 04/02/2008 ~

Watch a video of Michael playing Bob the Builder

WORK has now officially started on the cancer day unit at St Richard's Hospital, after the appeal to fund it soared past its huge £3m target. TV personality and musical star Michael Ball enthusiastically cut the first turf on Monday (February 4), surrounded by staff and fundraisers with other celebrities and dignitaries, all celebrating the achievement.

More than £3m has been raised in three years through ongoing fundraising efforts and donations.

Click the green button to watch the video showing Michael Ball cutting the first turf.

*See this week's Observer, Thursday February 7, for the full story.