Charity CD launched in fight against hepatitis

May 7 2008 Submitted by Maria Norris

I WILL be launching a charity CD in aid of the Hepatitis C Trust to coincide with World Hepatitis Day (WHD) 8 on May 19.

This CD is my brainchild. I am currently undergoing treatment for hepatitis C (HCV).

With the help of fellow HCV patients and other friends, I have co-ordinated the compilation of this CD and the cover graphics.

The CD consists of 14 original tracks, donated by local artists, three of which I sing myself.

In order to gear the CD specifically towards raising awareness of HCV, I have included a song about living with the virus, written and performed by a fellow patient.

I also recite a poem which I wrote about being diagnosed with HCV entitled 'Not Me!',  which is the title given to the CD. The cover includes some basic facts on HCV, the words to my poem and a personal message from me.

The Hepatitis C Trust has supported this project by funding the production of the CD and I am happy to donate all proceeds from sales to The Trust's Awareness Campaign.

You can listen to a track from the CD, entitled 'Someday', which I sing, by clicking on www.hotshare.net/audio/46633-3661997981.html

To get a copy of the CD, which costs £6.50 from the Hepatitis C Trust, go to www.hepctrust.org.uk/