Hospice lottery raises £5million

ROWCROFT Hospice’s local lottery has reached a major milestone; raising more than £5m since beginning in 2004.

The lottery has been running for over 14 years.

Ann Harrington is a reception volunteer on the Inpatient Unit and has been playing the Rowcroft lottery for over eight years.

She said: “It’s a small amount to give and you know where the money is going and you can see how it is being spent. I have also had two wins which feels very gratifying!”

The £5m raised has funded care for more than 1,130 Rowcroft Inpatients.

Julie Fletcher, Lottery Co-or- dinator, said: “It is thanks to the regular support from the community of South Devon that have made this possible. It’s an incredible achievement and we are all so proud of the success.

“We would like to thank everyone who takes part, week after week. Your support is extremely valuable to our hospice.”

Rowcroft staff celebrating lottery success outside the Inpatient Unit