The Article - Issue 29 - March 2020

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Summer Appeal raises over £20k

By Kathryn Howell, Senior Fundraising Officer We had a fantastic response to our Summer Appeal this year which so far has raised over £22,000 . Thank you to everyone who has kindly donated!

another. We’ve also had to reduce the number of visitors to our In-Patient

Unit in the hospice. Thank you again to

This year’s appeal highlighted how everyone at the hospice has had to adapt because of Covid-19. The coronavirus crisis has hit every part of our national care system – and it’s no different for the nursing and support teams at Ayrshire Hospice.

It has not changed what we do but it has meant that we’ve had to adapt our services. The hospice is still as friendly and welcoming as ever, but things look a little different. With the exception of patient care, we have to remain two metres apart from one

everyone who supported our appeal this summer. We are all passionate and determined to continue to deliver the care needed by the people of Ayrshire and Arran and we cannot

do this without your generous support.

Summer Super Draw By Ron Swanson, Assistant Fundraising Manager Congratulations to William McConnell from Largs who won our top prize of

Spotlight on The Wendal Challenge Huge thanks to the Hunter family and friends for your phenomenal fundraising through the Wendal Challenge in loving memory of Elaine Hunter.

The Hunter family raised an outstanding £7,257 during lockdown which is gratefully received by everyone at the hospice.

Thank you to everyone who supported and gave their time so generously. Well done - you should be so proud.

£2,000 in our first ever Summer Super Draw! We’re delighted that £29,967 has been raised which is just fantastic and truly appreciated! Thank you to everyone for supporting the draw by purchasing a ticket or making a donation. Keep your eyes peeled for our Christmas Super Draw where you

could win one of 49 fantastic cash prizes!

William McConnell

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