Whiley's sister act for fundraising gig

12 April 2012

Jo Whiley and her sister Frances took to the stage to host a gig for Mencap in Islington.

Frances, 40, has learning difficulties caused by Cri du Chat, a rare chromosomal disorder.

She inspired Radio One presenter Jo, 44, to become an ambassador for Mencap, and Jo has organised fundraising acoustic gigs, the Little Noise Sessions, at the Union Chapel for three years.

Last night featured Newton Faulkner, Scouting For Girls, Little Comets and Stornoway.

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