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Kiss have donated a guitar to the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital for auction to raise much needed funds. The band had to cancel their show in the city following a terror attack at an Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena in May.

The band’s singer and guitarist, Paul Stanley, has donated the Ibanez PS120 guitar that he was due to play at the gig. The money raised by the auction will go to the hospital’s Paediatric Intensive Care Unit.

Stanley said: “We were devastated by the heinous attack in Manchester Arena and had to do something to support the city. The Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital's incredible work with children was never more evident than after this horrific event.

“We are humbled to be able to give something to support them in their ongoing efforts.

“Knowing that the money raised will go towards purchasing life-support ventilators, our prayers and wishes will continue to help both those affected directly by the attack, and beyond.”

The signed guitar will go under the hammer at the Red Sea Pedestrians 10th Anniversary Charity Ball in aid of Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital on March 17, 2018, at the city’s Lowry Hotel. The successful bidder will also secure themselves VIP tickets and backstage meet and greet passes for four people to a Kiss gig anywhere in the world.

Maurice Watkins, chairman of Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital added: “We’re delighted that Kiss has donated this incredible prize to be auctioned at the RSP Charity Ball and want to thank them for their tremendous generosity.”

The Red Sea Pedestrians charitable organisation has already raised £827,381 for the hospital since 2011.