J BE

Bakes for mum

Fundraising for Nottinghamshire Hospice
£370
raised of £50 target
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In memory of Valerie Benson
Nottinghamshire Hospice

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RCN 509759
We provide palliative and end of life care to families facing terminal illness

Story

In March it will be 10 years since my mum died (bit of a grim opener I know, but stick with me guys – it gets cheerier!). Like a lot of people, I lost a loved one to cancer and, like a lot of people, I’ve got that urge to do something to remember them while also raising some money for a good cause. I thought about doing a sponsored run, sure, but then I remembered – I hate running! And you know what else – me running is super boring for you guys! So I scrapped that idea. Then it came to me – baking! I like to bake; people like to eat baked goods. It’s a win-win.

So here’s the idea: from the beginning of March, over several months, I’m going to start delivering home-made baked goods into the hands of friends, one person at a time, in no particular order. Random acts of cake, if you will. Share it with your housemates, take it into work, or simply keep the whole lot for yourself – it’s up to you.  And if, when you’ve received your cake (or cookies, or muffins – I’m an equal opportunities baker), you feel you’d like to make a donation to this page, well, that would be just swell.

All money raised will be donated to Nottinghamshire Hospice, a charity which provides free palliative care for adults with life limiting illnesses and support to their carers.

Big love, Jess x

p.s. I think I have a good idea of people’s dietary requirements and flavour preferences, but if you have a severe butter allergy or something I don’t know about, send a text my way.

p.p.s. That picture is my mum and paternal auntie having a whale of a time back in the day. My mum is the redhead. Yes, I have secret ginger heritage(!!). 

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About the charity

Nottinghamshire Hospice

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RCN 509759
Our mission is to add life to every day for people in Nottingham who have been told their illness cannot be cured, helping them to live as actively and well as possible. Our care puts our patients and their families at the front of everything we say and do. We are very grateful for your support.

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Total raised
£370.00
+ £87.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£370.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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