Egg-cellent collection in aid of two hospices
LEADING specialist Together, based at Lake View, Lakeside, Cheadle, has donated more than 250 chocolate eggs after running a colleague collection drive.
The 258 eggs were collected in one week at the company’s headquarters, as part of the lender’s Let’s Get Caring initiative to give back to the local community.
The collection was held in aid of two local charities - St Ann’s Hospice and Francis House Children’s Hospice.
St Ann’s Hospice used its donated eggs in a fundraising Easter egg hunt at Wythenshawe Park on Saturday, April 15, while Francis House Children’s Hospice gave them as treats to the children and families that use its services.
Kevin Fisher, HR director at Together, said: “Our colleagues have really got behind our Easter egg collection and we’re delighted with the number of donations to support these two great causes.
“We also pledged to donate £2 for every egg received, so we have also raised £516, which will be shared between the two charities.”
Peter Forster from Francis House Children’s Hospice said: “Being able to gift our families and their children chocolate eggs this Easter weekend will be a fantastic way to treat those using our service over the bank holiday.
“We’re extremely grateful for the support we receive from local businesses, including Together.”
Hannah Saunders from St Ann’s Hospice added: “Our annual fundraising Easter egg hunt was a huge success last year. Thanks to the donations from Together we made this year’s event even bigger and better for local families, raising even more donations to help fund the hospice’s running costs.”