Drug firm’s workers give £21,000 support
ASTRAZENECA and its employees made a donation of more than £21,000 to East Cheshire Hospice last year.
A total of £12,080 was raised from various fundraising initiatives, including a drive-in cinema on the AZ Campus car park on Charter Way.
The company added a further £9,075, providing a welcome bonus for the charity which endured a tough financial year due to Covid-19.
The cinema experience raised
£1,200, while a running challenge between AZ staff in Macclesfield and colleagues in Sweden contributed a similar amount.
AZ also matched donations by staff for 2020 Christmas tree collection, the Hospice’s Now More than Ever Appeal and a Christmas jumper day.
Staff also sold key rings and mask adaptors in aid of the charity, while Sodexo catering staff at AZ made regular cake donations and provided advent calendars.
Kate Bowmar, the Hospice’s Corporate Fundraiser, said: “We can’t thank AstraZeneca enough for their amazing support once again in 2020.
“It’s been a tough last 12 months for the Hospice and the enthusiasm and commitment shown by AZ is so heart warming, especially in these difficult times.”
Guy Camm, AZ’s Macclesfield Campus FM Development Manager, said: “We’re proud of our longstanding partnership with the Hospice and, of course, our staff who rallied to the cause in fantastic style in 2020.
“I’m sure that dedication will continue in 2021 through our support for several local charities, including the hospice.”