Musicians pay tribute and raise money for a brain tumour charity

Apr 17 2009 by Joanne Douglas, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

A MUSICIAN is holding a memorial concert for her friend who died of a brain tumour.

Amy Atkinson will pay tribute to Chris Gibson who had two brain tumours – one aggressive – and who died, aged 29, last March.

Amy, 20, of Savile Park, Halifax, knew Chris through their shared love of music and often met up with him and fellow musician Roger Davies in Huddersfield.

This is why they have decided to hold the memorial concert and will raise money for Andrea’s Gift – a brain tumour research and support charity.

Amy said: “He was just the most amazing guy.