Pictured: ClarkeWood Consulting staff Lee Clarke, Phil
Yeadon, Matthew Hunt and James Bicknell ready for Part with a Pound
Day
St Richard's Hospice is urging local people to do something
different and join Part with a Pound Day on Friday, 9th March.
Fundraisers hope individuals, businesses, community groups and
clubs around the county will make 9th March a day to remember and
raise cash for the Worcestershire charity.
St Richard's Corporate Fundraiser Rachel Jones said, "Dress up,
dress down, dress wacky or just simply donate £1 not to dress
up, the decision is yours. Just £1 on one day could make a
huge difference to adults across Worcestershire with life
threatening illnesses."
She added, " It's entirely up to individuals and companies or
groups what they would like to do for their £1 - it may be
asking customers to donate £1, wear coloured themed clothing,
eating cake, or wearing a funky tie."
Everyone who registers will receive a fundraising pack with lots
of ideas. On the day employees and volunteers of St Richard's
Hospice will visit as many supporters as possible to thank you and
pick up the money raised.
One of the first off the mark to register is ClarkeWood
Consulting, the Worcestershire based Specialist IT Recruiter in
Copenhagen Street, Worcester, who are sponsoring the event. Members
of staff got into the spirit of the day early by swapping
clothing.
Victoria Taylor said, "After visiting St Richard's and seeing
firsthand the amazing work and dedication there it was clear it's a
much cherished organisation in need of every bit of support
possible."
She added, "Part with a Pound Day is a fantastic idea as it
really demonstrates how every pound really does count and everyone
can get involved."
To register online go to www.strichards.org.uk/partwithapound or
call the Fundraising Dept on 01905 763963 or email
rjones@strichards.org.uk
Rachel added that if anyone can't take part on 9th March, then
they can choose a more suitable date to suit them.
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.