Film is shown to celebrate the life of Professor Stephen Hawking

On Thursday 5 April at 8pm, for one night only, Light Cinema Cambridge will screen The Theory of Everything in tribute to the late great Cambridge-based cosmologist Professor Stephen Hawking. All proceeds from this special event will be donated to the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA), Cambridgeshire Branch.

:Based on the memoir Travelling to Infinity: My Life with Stephen, by Jane Hawking, The Theory of Everything is screened as a celebration of Stephen Hawking’s life and incredible legacy.

Hayley Croot, Business Manager for The Light Cinema Cambridge said: “We are proud and honored to be hosting this screening in aid of MND Association Cambridgeshire and in memory of Professor Stephen Hawking.  Stephen was a much valued customer of The Light Cinema over the years and we really wanted to pay tribute to his life and achievements.”

Cynthia George, Chair for the MND Association Cambridgeshire Branch said: “We were honoured Professor Stephen Hawking, was a Patron of the MND Association since 2008.  Throughout his inspirational life Professor Hawking played a vital role in raising awareness of motor neurone disease locally and around the world.  We are delighted to be chosen by The Light Cinema as a local charity to receive all the funding from this screening.  Our branch is run entirely by volunteers who rely on local supporters to raise funds in order to help its members with practical items and other needs.”

To purchase tickets, visit the Light Cinema Cambridge in person, or online at: https://cambridge.lightcinemas.co.uk/the-theory-of-everything

The MND Association campaigns to ensure all people with this devastating disease get the best possible care and support and invests a lot of time and funds in research to find a cure for this at present terminal illness.

 

 



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