Pictured: (l-r) Jamie Handy, Paul Jackson, Stuart Webb,
Yourself, Brian Marks, Shaun Carter and Sam Connell
Workers at Morgan Motor Company have pulled together in support
of a colleague to raise money for St Richard's Hospice.
A fundraising skittles evening was arranged by employees Paul
Jackson and Shaun Carter on behalf of their colleague Brian Marks.
Brian, who works in the same Production Stores Department is
currently attending St Richard's Day Hospice and had hoped to
fundraise for the charity with a sponsored walk but was unable to
do so due to poor health.
His colleagues stepped in and the skittles evening raised
£1,381 for the hospice.
Rachel Jones, St Richard's Corporate Fundraiser said, "There is
a great community spirit at Morgan Motors and we are very grateful
for the money raised. All donations like this allow us to continue
our care for Brian and for many others in a similar position."
St Richard's Hospice provides free specialist palliative care
for patients living with cancer and other life-threatening
illnesses and supports their families. Each year the hospice team
supports over 2,200 patients and family members in
Worcestershire.
Patients are cared for in Day Hospice, the 16-bed In-patient
Unit or in their own homes by a specialist professional team as
well as many trained volunteers.
In the In-patient Unit specialist staff are on hand 24 hours a
day to manage patients' symptoms and where, if they so choose,
patients may spend the last few days of life in comfort and
dignity. St Richard's is grateful for all donations towards the
£5.4m they need to raise this year to continue their
work.