Joan Collins

English Actress, author, and columnist
Joan has been a Patron since the 1970s
Born 23^rd May 1933, in Paddington, London
In 1981 Joan played Alexis Carrington in prime time television soap opera Dynasty
In 1983 Joan was named a Patron of the International Foundation for Children with learning Disabilities
In 1990, Joan was made Honorary Founding member of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
In 1994 Joan was awarded the lifetime achievement award from the Association of Breast Cancer Studies in Great Britain for her contribution to breast cancer awareness in the UK
In 2003 Joan became Patron of Shooting Stars Hospice
Honorary President of the Associates of RADA
Patron of Fight for Sight (UK)
In 1997, Joan was granted the title of Officer of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II in honour of her contribution to the arts and on-going charity work