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Tony Iommi Raises £53,000 for Cancer Charity with Guitar Donation

1/23/2026

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Tony Iommi, the rock legend, raised £53,000 for cancer charity by donating his guitar to Birmingham's Heartlands Hospital Charity.
The funds will create a new Haematology and Oncology Centre for cancer patients, with treatment spaces and quiet areas for families.
Iommi, a cancer survivor, expressed gratitude to his fans and urged others to contribute.
The guitar will soon be delivered to its new owner in the United States.

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Tony Iommi, the rock legend, raised £53,000 for cancer charity by donating his guitar to Birmingham's Heartlands Hospital Charity.
The funds will create a new Haematology and Oncology Centre for cancer patients, with treatment spaces and quiet areas for families.
Iommi, a cancer survivor, expressed gratitude to his fans and urged others to contribute.
The guitar will soon be delivered to its new owner in the United States.