£970 boost for Doncaster’s Hospice
Health staff have donated £970 to our hospice.
The money was raised by staff from St John’s Hospice at Balby and their supporters at a recent Dragon Boat Race at the Lakeside, Doncaster.
The sponsorship money initially goes directly to the Rotary Club of Doncaster St George’s, who together with Visit Doncaster, organise the Dragon Boat Race. They then donate 70% of it back to the charity named by the participants in the race.
The remaining 30% raised plus all gift aid is kept by the Rotary Club of Doncaster St George’s for distribution to other local charities.
Chris Smith, our Hospice Community Fundraiser, said: “Our staff and supporters raised a fantastic amount from the sponsored Dragon Boat Race. Every penny raised will go towards making our patients’ lives more comfortable.”
Pictured (left to right) are: Lindsey Richards, of the hospice; Niki Corton, Community Specialist Palliative Care Nurse; Paula O’Hara, Staff Nurse; Richard Young, of Visit Doncaster; John Day, of the Rotary Club Doncaster St George’s; Chris Smith, St John’s Hospice Community Fundraiser; Mike McChrystal, President Elect of the Rotary Club of Doncaster St George’s, and Sam Edwards, Clinical Team Leader at the hospice.