Sunflower appeal is launched by hospice
Lindsay’s message of thanks as she backs the campaign
Saint Catherine’s has launched its annual Sunflower Memories Appeal – which is encouraging the community to rally round and support patient care.
The appeal focuses on the image of the sunflower, which is used all over the world as the emblem of the hospice movement. Sunflowers are thought to represent love, admiration, loyalty, positivity and strength.
Featuring in this year’s appeal is Lindsay Mason, of Hunmanby, who has shared her story of how Saint Catherine’s cared for her mum Carol before she passed away in February last year.
Lindsay said: “Myself and my family are so thankful and have such gratitude for the services the hospice provides. As a family we certainly didn’t ever imagine we would be using their services one day, but we’re so thankful to have such an amazing facility on our doorstep, serving the community with such care, compassion and dignity through the most difficult of times.”
The appeal has been mailed out to regular supporters – anyone who has not received a pack and would like to get involved can email fundraising@saintcatherines. org.uk or pick one up at any of the 11 Saint Catherine’s charity shops.
During the coming weeks, sunflower baubles will be displayed in the charity shop windows, featuring dedications to loved ones, messages of support or a simple thank you to someone special.
There will be a selection of
sunflower-themed items for sale, such as limited edition pin badges and metal sunflowers for the garden for sale online at www.saintcatherines. org.uk/online-shop/ with the garden sunflowers also available in the charity shops.
To make a donation, go to www.justgiving.com/campaign/sunflower-memoriesappeal-2021
You can also donate over the phone by calling (01723) 378406 or send a cheque, payable to Saint Catherine’s Hospice Trust, to: Sunflower Memories Appeal, Saint Catherine’s Hospice, Throxenby Lane, Scarborough, YO12 5RE.