Workers put together top 50 fundraising hits to try
WHAT do knitting challenges, plant growing, duck races and prizewinning scratch cards have in common?
They’re just a few of the 50 ways that staff from St Ann’s Hospice are hoping local people will get involved in their half a century anniversary celebrations this year.
The hospice, which is one of the oldest and largest in the UK, will be 50 on May 17, and has put together a list of 50 ways people can be part of the milestone moment.
Rachel McMillan, chief executive, said: “Hundreds of thousands of people have been part of St Ann’s history over the last half a century, whether as patients, family members, staff, volunteers, or supporters, and we’d love as many of those as possible to come forward and help us celebrate.”
The 50 ways to support St Ann’s features a range of fundraising ideas, as well as other ways people can get involved such as in the hospices shops, by playing their lottery, or helping to spread the word on social media.
Rachel added: “We know it’s been a strange time for everyone, and even though lots of our birthday events and activities sadly can’t go ahead as planned due to the current restrictions and guidance, we’re really excited that there are still lots of ways people can be part of the celebrations.
“Please join us in whatever way you can – any support, whether big or small is hugely appreciated and will mean a lot to our patients and their loved ones. It will also be fun to be part of it too, I promise!”
For more information, visit www.sah.org.uk/ birthday or call 0161 498 3631