Raised: 106%
Target: £200,000.00
Raised so far: £212,620.07
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YOU DID IT, THANK YOU!

Thanks to YOU hospice care is secured for thousand of patients.

When EllenorLions Hospices launched their Emergency Appeal in December ’08 for £200,000 the target was challenging and the situation concerning.  Steve Hudd, Fundraising Director explains “we realised very quickly that donations were down as a result of the economic climate, we had to act fast as we simply couldn’t allow the recession to affect our patient care and so we launched our appeal” he continued “with the tremendous support of the media we secured coverage in local and national press, radio and TV, the result of which was overwhelming! We received messages of hope, encouragement and thanks – all of which urged us on even more to do all we could to keep our services at the high level patients and families expect and deserve.”

Local groups such as the Lions Clubs, Masons, Rotary Clubs and many more held events and bucket collections. Then there were the schools and companies that had dress down days, raffles and competitions. And then there were the individuals who sent in whatever they could, and the result - over £205,000. So what does this mean? “It means that we start a new financial year on 1st April with a clean sheet. We have cut costs as much as we can without affecting our patients but it will cost £4.7 million to run all of our services for the full year.  We will need to raise most of this from fundraising activities and donations over the next twelve months;” explained Mr Hudd “we are extremely grateful to our supporters – and would urge them to continue to support us in any way they can.”

 

The charity cares for around 2,500 families every year, employs over 200 local people and is supported by over 800 volunteers.  Highly trained, skilled and caring staff provide the numerous services offered. These include nursing care both in the home and hospice, respite care – offering families a much needed break in the knowledge that their loved one is being cared for by professionals, complementary therapies, counselling and bereavement support.  All services are given free of charge to patients and their families and it has been possible to do this for over 20 years due to the generous support of the community.

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In loving memory of my Dad, Cliff Watson Donation by Kerry Golds 03/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Mick Clark - a true gentleman. One of the best. Kev & Cheryl Donation by Kevin Bright 02/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Matthew Kearsey 02/09/09  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

Donation by Patricia Douglas 28/08/09  

In memory of Ellen Bober, a much-loved little girl. Donation by Brian and Marilyn Wells 27/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

In memory of George Christopher Oborne Donation by Martin Brown 26/08/09  

In memory of baby Ellen Bober, with our thoughts and prayers for Stef, Katie, Samuel and their family Donation by Paul and Dee Winks 25/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Barry Turtle 22/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

This is money that my mother had collected in a collection box for you. Sadly she died on 31.7.09 aged 96. Donation by Sue Brewer 20/08/09  

In memory of John Johnstone remembered with much love and affection by Derek and Tonia Chamberlain RIP little John Donation by Derek and Tonia Chamberlain 18/08/09  

In memory of baby Ellen dearly loved by Mum Katie, Dad Stef and family Donation by Delma Gould 18/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

My father (Malkit Singh) was cared for at Ellenor Lions Hospice. He passed away 3rd May 2007. Donation by Family 17/08/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

For Peggy Brooke, who was looked after at home by Ellenor nurses. From Liz Parfett and Derek Beaney. Donation by Charles Brooke 12/08/09  

£45.00

My father was cared for in your home, he passed away at his own home on August 3rd. This donation came from family friends. Donation by Jaclyn Horrod 12/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 12/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 08/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donating in memory of Ellen Bober Donation by Alison Oakley 07/08/09  

Donation by Anonymous 06/08/09  

£50.00

In memory of Anna D'Souza. Donation by Griffin Marine Travel Ltd 31/07/09  

£500.00

In memory of Anna D'Souza. Thank you for the care you gave Anna. Donation by Andy & Elena Macfarlane 30/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

In memory of Sarah Dowe. Rest in Peace, Brian, Joe and Jen x Donation by Jennifer Baker 25/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

In loving memory of Jean York. Donation by Jim & Sue Littley 23/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Francis McGuiness, a dear friend we will always remember Donation by Mary and John 21/07/09  

£75.00

In memory of Kevin Bridger Donation by June Bridger 18/07/09  

£220.00 + £62.05 Gift Aid

In memory of Mr Anthony Morris. With deepest condolences to the family for their sad loss. Donation by Janson Ragon 14/07/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

In memory of Mrs.Dorothy Duff Donation by Alan Hunt 13/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

This donation is at the request of Leo & Lauren in celebration of their wedding on Friday 10th July 2009. Donation by Bob and Rose Barman 09/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 08/07/09  

£20.00

I am making this donation as a request of Lauren & Leo who get married Friday 10th July 2009. Good Luck & all the best Ellenor Lions Hospice Donation by Claire Minter 08/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Thank you for caring for Rosemary Bidmead. Donation by anon 07/07/09  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £15,920.07
  Offline donations: £196,700.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £3,707.30

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