The British Red Cross paid tribute to actor, writer and presenter Stephen Fry at a special gala dinner at the City of London’s Guildhall.  Prior to the event, Stephen Fry received the Freedom of the City of London, which is the highest honour the City can bestow. He was nominated by the Red Cross International Fundraising Committee in recognition of his humanitarianism in supporting a variety of causes and inspiring his millions of followers to do the same.  Maria Shammas MBE, chairman of the British Red Cross International Fundraising Committee, said: “The British Red Cross is delighted to be paying tribute to one of the finest and most outstanding English actors of our time, while raising money for those most affected by the terrible famine in Somalia.”

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Dedicated philanthropist Annie Lennox was honoured as a Freeman of the City of London after being nominated by the British Red Cross.
The presentation at London's Guildhall on 1 December was followed by a star-studded dinner and musical tribute presented by Stephen Fry and hosted by the Red Cross.  Performers included the Noisettes, Little Boots and the African Children’s Choir.

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