Medicash 'Monkeys' raise money for Alder Hey

Healthcare cash plan provider Medicash has 'fostered' three "Mankey Monkeys" to support a fundraising initiative for the Alder Hey Imagine Appeal.

Medicash's new furry friends have been nicknamed the "The Three Wiseguy Monkeys" - 'See no evil, Hear no evil, Speak no evil', and the trio of primates have taken up residence in the reception area of their Lord Street offices.

Sue Weir, chief executive of Medicash said: "Medicash has a long history of working with local charities and we are delighted to support the Imagine Appeal through such an innovative project. Our trio of monkeys represent three core benefits of our healthcare cash plans - optical care, dental treatment and hearing aids. The monkeys are a real talking point and seem to be putting a smile on the faces of staff and customers."

Around 100 different monkey statues have been created and will be on display in various locations across the city from now until the end of March. The monkeys will then be auctioned off to raise money for the Alder Hey Imagine Appeal.

Mankey Monkeys is a charity art project and is the brainchild of artists David and Eirin Hallangen-Lake of Hallangen Art, who, along with Your Business eZine and It's About Websites, have pulled the whole project together without a penny of public funding.

David said: "The support we have received from the business community has been tremendous. It's amazing to see companies like Medicash get behind public art that is designed simply to make people smile, and in turn make the city a happier place. Our 'Three Wiseguy Monkeys' can be very proud of themselves for doing their part - they've definitely earned their bananas."