Major companies join £1.1m campaign to build cinema for Manchester hospitals backed by Freddie Flintoff

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Several major companies have supported the Freddie Flintoff-backed campaign to raise money to build a cinema for Manchester hospitals. The Manchester MediCinema Appeal is a £1.1m fundraising campaign to build an in-hospital cinema inside Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI).

When built, the MediCinema will benefit patients at both MRI and Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital (RMCH). In a video message launching the appeal, which has now been backed by Wayne and Colleen Rooney , Freddie Flintoff said it will be 'almost like a Christmas present for Manchester'. View 3 Images

Launching the campaign on Monday (December 1), Top Gear presenter Mr Flintoff said: “I’m delighted to support the Manchester MediCinema Appeal, which will bring the magic of movies to children and adul