Thank you for visiting our fundraising page. We are looking to raise £75,000 to refurbish the in-patient bays at Springhill Hospice in Rochdale. We are looking for people to donate just £5. Everyone who gives a fiver will have their name recorded in the Rochdale Observer, on our website and at the hospice. Please feel free to donate more or organise an event to raise funds.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor Springhill Hospice, which will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

If you have any fundraising ideas, please call Diane Leach on 01706 354321 ext313 or Ian Jenkins at the hospice 711144.

Many thanks for your support.

Claire Mooney, Editor, Rochdale Observer

Update April 2009:

Reporters Alice McKeegan, Helen Johnson, Damon Wilkinson and chief sub editor Liz Forbes are taking part in the Observer fun run on Wednesday 8 April.

If you would like to show your support, you can sponsor the team using this page.

All donations are most welcome.

Thank you.