Brand to receive Man of the Year award
October 29th, 2011 - 8:31 pm ICT by IANSLos Angeles, Oct 29 (IANS) British comedian Russell Brand is all set to receive the Man of the Year award from a charity, Friendly House.
Brand will receive the award from bosses at the Friendly House organisation, a drug and alcohol treatment centre for women in the US, dailystar.co.uk reports.
He is also auctioning off a chance to meet him at the star-studded gala event, to raise funds for the charity.
By bidding for the experience online, fans of the star have the chance to buy a prime seat at the event to watch Brand pick up the honour.
The winner will also get to meet the comedian and have a photo opportunity. The money raised will go to the charity.
The event will take place here Saturday.
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