UK's top celebrities donate ties and scarfs to Scottish cancer charity

Some of the nation’s best loved celebrities from music, film, TV and sport have pledged their support to male cancer awareness this November by donating signed and worn ties and scarves.

Ricky Gervais, Sir Tom Jones, Steve Coogan, Simon Pegg (below right), Paloma Faith, Sarah Jessica Parker and a host of the world's best loved and well-known household names are taking part in Cahonas Scotland’s Loosen Up eBay campaign.

With men often shy about discussing or dealing with male health issues, the auction, in its 4th year, aims to bring positive change in male cancer awareness.

Bidders have the chance to own some unique items including the tie worn by Steve Coogan in Alan Partridge movie Alpha Papa and a tie signed and worn by Lawson band member Andy Brown in the Juliet music video.

Other stars to have donated to the cause include Alan Cumming, Brian May, Kelly Jones (below left), Paul Weller, Kevin McKidd and Stephen Fry.

The campaign has also seen support from Scots-rockers Franz Ferdinand who have donated their tour worn full suits to the cause.

Cahonas Scotland founder and chair Ritchie Marshall said: "This is the fourth year we have hosted our auction.

"Over the years the Loosen Up Auction has attracted fantastic support – from award winning-actors and music artists to the top stars in sport and TV favourites, and we expect this year to be just as popular.

"We would like to thank the many celebrities who have taken the time to engage with us and learn more about what we do and support our year end fundraiser."

"With their continued support and kind generosity we aim to make a real difference to the profile of men's health issues in 2015."

The auction is being run through Ebay and interested bidders are invited to log on view the full list of celebrity owned ties and scarves available at www.loosenupauction.com.

All money raised will help Cahonas Scotland to advance education, awareness and early diagnosis of Male Cancers.