Patrons and Celebrity Supporters
High-profile supporters for the Time to Get Equal campaign included Nelson Mandela, Bill Clinton and former Prime Minister Tony Blair. Scope’s patrons are Ade Adepitan, Cherie Booth, David Hall and Alastair Stewart. Celebrity supporters include Brian Blessed, Karren Brady, Jeff Brazier, Cerrie Burnell, Warwick Davis, Ben Elton, Tanni Grey-Thompson, Nicolas Hamilton, Nick Hewer, Lorraine Heggessey, Richard Herring, John Inverdale, Gabby Logan, Francesca Martinez and Tony Parsons.
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