Staff put heart and sole into fundraising
SKELMERSDALE shoe firm Hotter has marched past its £120,000 fundraising target for the Marie Curie charity.
The footwear retailer and shoemaker passed its target two months earlier than expected – and revealed that it would continue to support Marie Curie for another two years.
Senior staff gave their staff the perfect treat to say thanks on Lancashire Day (November 27) – a proper Lancashire tea break – with local brews and biscuits.
“We look for the perfect fit in everything we do and when we first spoke to Marie Curie we felt that was exactly what we had found,” said Hotter CEO Ian Watson.
“I’m immensely proud of our staff for this outstanding fundraising campaign and thrilled that this equates to 6,000 hours of nursing care.
“It’s only right we take a few minutes out of our busy schedules to reflect on the fundraising work with a brew and a biscuit or two.
“Our staff really have been on a mission to reach this target, they’ve been climbing mountains, racing bikes, making cakes, organising work-out-athons and car washes and volunteering in stores.
“Our customers have taken part in our store events and more than 5,000 of them are proudly wearing our limited edition Daffodil shoes and boots.
“Marie Curie does vital work delivering care and support to people living with a terminal illness, and their families, across the UK.
“I’m proud and delighted with what Hotter has achieved so far – and we have pledged to continue supporting Marie Curie over the next two years.”
Matthew Reed, chief executive at Marie Curie, said: “Throughout our partnership Hotter’s commitment and enthusiasm in supporting Marie Curie has been outstanding, and we’re looking forward to working together for a further two years.
“Hotter employees and customers regularly go the extra mile through their fundraising efforts, donating gifts to our hospices and volunteering in our shops.
“The money Hotter has raised will help Marie Curie support people living with a terminal illness, and their families, make the most of the time they have together.”