Celebs step out for fundraiser

Updated 07.04 Thu May 29 2008

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Natalie Imbruglia, Bill Bryson and Gail Porter are just some of the stars to attend a charity bash in aid of cystic fibrosis.

The Cystic Fibrosis Trust Breathing Life Awards was held in London to recognise the achievements of those living with the disease in arts, sports and other outstanding contributions.

The Cystic Fibrosis Trust Breathing Life Awards was held in London to recognise the achievements of those living with the disease

TV host Ben Shephard, a patron of the trust, said: "I have been involved with the Trust for four or five years now and this is one of the most important nights of the year in terms of celebrating the success of cystic fibrosis sufferers up and down the country."

Author Bryson, who's also a patron, said: "The people who suffer the disease, and their families, are without exception wonderful."

Other celebrities to attend include Phil Tufnell, Samantha Fox and Michelle Gayle.

The Breathing Life Awards is in its 13th year.