Villagers aim to raise £1,500 to refurbish hospice shop
St Vincent ’s Hospice and Change Lochwinnoch are appealing for donations to help them raise £1,500 to reach their target amount to refurbish the charity store in the heart of the village.
The Change Lochwinnoch project was launched by a group of volunteers in the local community with close ties to the life changing work of the Hospice.
Their aim is to give the shop a complete refurbishment, creating a modern, warm and welcoming space for the community and continue to raise vital funds for the charity.
Dr Morag Thow, a key member of the group and dedicated supporter of the hospice, said: “We have been working extremely hard for the last several months towards our goal of refurbishing the shop, which means so much to so many people across the area, and so far the response has been fantastic.
“However, this Christmas we need your help to get over the finish line and reach our target.”
St Vincent’s is a specialist provider of palliative and Hospice care for individuals and families affected by life- limiting conditions from across Renfrewshire.
In the last year alone, the hospice offered care for hundreds of families across Renfrewshire through their eight bed Inpatient Unit, Day Hospice Service and in the comfort of people’s own homes with their Community Nurse Specialists team.
Additionally, the hospice delivered more than 1,400 bereavement counselling and support sessions, many of these for children and young people between the ages of two and 18, going through some of the most difficult time of their lives following the loss of a parent or person close to them.
Morag added: “I have been involved with the hospice for the last four years, taking an exercise class for the day hospice.
“I see what a difference the hospice makes to patients, families and friends of people who need their support.
“Without the money from the charity shops, this fantastic work could not continue.”
Kate Lennon, hospice chief executive, said the support in the village is first class.
“The support we receive from the community in Lochwinnoch is absolutely second to none, and we are overwhelmed by the work the group have already done to make the shop refurbishment a reality.
“More than 50 per cent of our funding is made up of voluntary donations and the income generated by our shops, but our Lochwinnoch store is much more than that.
“It is a space for people to meet, to chat, to make new friends, a space to bring the community together.
“This Christmas, please help us reach our target and play your part in supporting hundreds of families every year.”
To donate to the Change Lochwinnoch campaign, please visit: http://bit.ly/2Eo089h