Seasonal fundraising is already underway, with tickets on sale for Alice House Hospice’s Christmas Raffle – there are seven cash prizes, including a jackpot of £1,000 to be won. The raffle will be drawn on Friday, 18 December.
A spokesperson said: “At Christmas, the hospice offers people the chance to support care services, whilst remembering loved ones. Trees of Remembrance enables supporters to dedicate a Christmas bauble to someone they miss. The trees will be in Middleton Grange Shopping Centre from 16 November – 22 December. Asda (Marina Way) and Tesco (Belle Vue Way) are also hosting Trees of Remembrance stalls for a week each, from 7 and 14 December, respectively.”
They went on: “The remembrance theme continues with the Light up a Life Campaign, in which people dedicate a Christmas tree light, with a donation to the Hospice. The trees are lit in tribute at two events over 10 – 11 December, at St. Paul’s Church in Hartlepool and St. Cuthbert’s in Peterlee, respectively. “
The spokesperson added: “On 25 November, Alice House invites shoppers to the first Christmas Shopping Night in its Wellbeing Centre, with a variety of stalls selling gifts and luxury items. There will also be refreshments, fundraising activities and taster sessions for complementary therapies. “
Possibly the hospice’s most famous Christmas event – The Santa Fun Run – takes place on Sunday, 6 December at Ward Jackson Park. Hundreds of Santas and little helpers will complete a lap of the park – there will also be Christmas music and fresh mince pies available from the Place in the Park.
The popularity of the Santa Fun Run has led to a series of mini-events called Reindeer Dashes, held by schools in their own yards or playing fields – hospice staff can support with logistics and resources for these events.
Alice House sends thanks to the companies who have kindly sponsored this Christmas’s fundraising initiatives:
Victoria House Funeral Services – Light Up A Life
Utilita – Trees of Remembrance
DMB Wealth Management – Santa Fun Run
There are still sponsorship opportunities available for any businesses wishing to support Hospice care this Christmas.
All the money raised from these events will be used to fund the specialist services provided by the Hospice to local patients affected by life limiting illnesses.
Readers can find out more or sign up for any of these events at www.alicehousehospice.co.uk or by contacting the fundraising team on [email protected] / 01429 855555.
