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Summer Super Draw
A time to say thank you - Volunteers Week 2022
By Caroline Lyon, Senior Fundraiser
By Alan Cameron, Communications and Research Officer
now and more are returning to support the Fundraising and Clinical teams. Their invaluable contribution to Ayrshire Hospice and making today matter is thoroughly appreciated by staff and patients. Thank You! If you would be interested in volunteering with Ayrshire Hospice you can find out more in the volunteering section of our website at www.ayrshirehospice.org
A huge thank you to everyone who purchased tickets in support of our spectacular Summer Super Draw 2022. Our £5,000 jackpot winner was Mr E from Ayr who was delighted to have scooped the top prize. Over £13,183 has been raised from the draw, which will help to provide essential care and support for our patients and their families whether they are in the In-Patient unit, at home or attending our Living Well Hub.
Every June, Ayrshire Hospice recognises the work of its dedicated volunteer staff during Volunteers Week. Without the help and support of these volunteers, the
drivers and admin support. As life returns to some normality after the past two years, the Hospice has been in a position to welcome back more volunteers to support the organisation's service delivery. Volunteers have been back in our shops across Ayrshire for some time
Hospice wouldn’t be able to help Make Today Matter for patients and their families across Ayrshire & Arran. Ayrshire Hospice is currently supported by over 200 volunteers in a wide variety of roles including art classes,
Meet some of our volunteers
George Bell George has supported Ayrshire Hospice for a number of years using his passion for art to inspire
Averil Oldfield Has two
volunteer roles in the Hospice
and enjoys them both equally, but for different reasons. She’s met a lot incredibly nice and
our patients to pick up a brush and paint on canvas how they are feeling.
Ron Swanson, Assistant Fundraising Manager with the Summer Super Draw cheque
genuine people, made friends, and been given the opportunity to give something back to the community she lives in.
Keith Mackie Supports Ayrshire Hospice with his horticultural
J&J Events are delighted to welcome back their flagship event West Coast Fest 2022! A fantastic food and drink festival including live music from local artists, street food, and much more. The event will be held in Troon Town Hall on Saturday 24th September where they will welcome many local food and drinks companies and will run from 12-4pm and 6pm-10pm. The Hospice Fundraising Team will be there throughout the day selling merchandise, bucket collecting and raising awareness of our Capital Build Project. J&J Events have chosen to support the Hospice through their flagship event and we hope you can come along and support us both on the day. Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/west-coast-fest-2022-tickets A night to look forward to!
Maree Fuller One of our newest volunteers, Maree began supporting the Hospice earlier this year as part of the Patient
skills and supports our Patient Transport
Team. Keith’s a familiar and popular face to staff and patients alike. Keith’s currently making sure our patients in the community can attend the Living Well Community Hub at CentreStage in Kilmarnock by chauffeuring them in style.
Transport Team. Meeting patients and staff and building relationships with them has been a big positive for her since starting volunteering with Ayrshire Hospice.
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