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Thank YouWithout our volunteers, St David’s Hospicewould not be able to carry out our vital work.It’s as simple as that.Our kind and loyal volunteers are a treasure, contributingtheir experience, time and energy to help others.Whether it is serving tea and cakes at Café Dewior preparing clothes at our Distribution Centre,we thank each and every one of you for making a realand important difference to our charity.SHEILA’S STORYWhen Sheila’s husband Derekpassed away at St David’sHospice four years ago, shevowed to help the charity asmuch as she could. But shenever dreamed she’d be able toachieve so much.Through organising fundraisingevents with passion and hardwork, Sheila has gone on toraise an amazing £11,000for the Hospice, as well asvolunteering as a receptionist.Sheila, who lives at Pendyffryn Caravan Park in Dwygyfylchi said:“The Hospice allows patients to die with dignity and I wanted to givesomething back to them, to say thank you.”Her desire to help the charity came about when her husband wasstaying on the Inpatient Ward and the Hospice had a power cut.“I witnessed how well the nurses worked through it and struggled on.They always do a marvellous job, with a smile on their faces.”It was as a result of this, that she decided to set herself the ambitioustarget of raising £10,000 for the Hospice.This year, following the annual Fun Day at the Pendyffryn CaravanPark, and including her most recent Dawn Walk sponsorship, shesmashed her target and continues to raise even more.”She explained: “The Hospice is always in need of money to fund thevital work that happens there and I wanted to do my bit to contribute.“I miss my husband every day, but I can take comfort from thethought that he was given such a peaceful end to his life.”As well as fundraising, Sheila takes a lot of joy from volunteering hertime at the Hospice, as the smiling face greeting visitors who comethrough the main doors.She said: “I’m happy to do a shift on reception whenever theyneed me. I’ve met some really interesting people and great friendsthrough volunteering. We have a good laugh and it brings me a lot ofsatisfaction.”Thanks to Sheila’s tireless campaigning, everybody in Dwygyfylchiknows about the work of St David’s Hospice!She added: “I want to make others aware of hospice care, and here onthe caravan park, everyone most definitely know all about St David’s!Most of them have a Dewi Lottery Bear and they’ll always stop andask me how things are going with the fundraising.All the caravan owners, as well as local businesses and the community,have been a great help to me with holding the annual fun days andevents.It has been a real team effort.Fundraising and volunteering keep me busy and most of all I enjoy it.”Enquiries: Contact the Volunteering Department on 01492 879058 ext. 222St. David’s Hospice Newsletter - Autumn/Winter 2010
Festive Fundraising NewsBeth Bithell & Marie Lidgett (Fundraising Co-ordinators)Despite the ‘Great British Weather’ it’s been a busy and successful summer for us – with Hospice friendsfrom all walks of life getting involved in a multitude of events and activities, all with fundraising in mind.There was the Summer Ball / Splash of Red, with £20,000 raised for Hospice funds. A mighty cheer for FugroRobertson, who once again played host, and Pentraeth Audi, who contributed significantly to the cost ofthe marquee!Then there was the Summer Fete. The weather was ‘iffy’. Our nerves were shredded. But in the end the suncame out and £5,300 was raised. Many thanks to all who manned stalls, and to Peter Sherlock (TV presenter)who did the official opening and charmed us all.The Annual Hospice Duck Race, which has become an integral part of the Conwy River Festival, broke allprevious records. We sold 1,600 ducks, which equates to £1,500 for the pot, and £100 to the lucky man withthe fastest duck!And then the highlight of the fundraising calendar - The Dawn Walk. Two hundred and seventy womenwalking 9 miles to raise the profile of the ‘Hospice Movement’ and more specifically to raise money for StDavid’s. Awesome! Imagine standing on Conwy Bridge and seeing a torchlight procession making its wayalong the banks of the river, then watching the light spreading out over the estuary… and all this to thehaunting soundtrack of the oyster catchers. Estimated total - £14,000 (conservative!). Big thanks to oursponsors – Sodexo, Brakes, Bookers, and M Hughes & Sons.Christmas Share-A-CardOctoberThe launch of this increasingly popularcampaign, that puts an end to the franticwriting of Christmas Cards to everyone inyour work place.Go Yellow DayFriday, 22nd OctoberPupils come to school wearing somethingyellow and pay £1 for the privilege.The Trafford Centre Coach TripThursday, 11th NovemberA chance to do your Christmas shoppingunder one roof.Tickets £15. Book now, seats go fast!Events still to come:Christmas FairSaturday, 27th November.10am – 2pm at the HospiceFather Christmas already has this date inhis diary, have you?The Switching On of theTree of LightsSunday, 28th November.The singing of carols under the tree on theRhos on Sea Promenade. All Welcome.See page 4 for Tree of Lightsform.This however is just the tip of the iceberg.We could never, in the space provided, dofull justice to all the people who have heldFun Days; cycled miles; run marathons;opened their gardens to the public; heldconcerts and exhibitions; hiked milesacross the hills, thrown themselves out ofaeroplanes, and gone that extra mile toraise money for St David’s.Thank you. Without you, St David’s could not honour itspledge to provide the highest possible standard of careto the people of North West Wales, free of charge.EnquirIes: Contact the Fundraising Department on 01492 873665St. David’s Hospice Newsletter - Autumn/Winter 2010
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