Here at St Richard’s, our thoughts are turning to Christmas – which is now just a fortnight away.
We have been busy preparing for the festive season and the hospice is now decked out with garlands, glittering baubles and beautiful Christmas trees, donated by Webbs Garden Centres.
Our Christmas events calendar is looking especially jolly this year, with our fun Santa Dash lined up this weekend. As usual, our Christmas cards are on sale once again – but we’re also offering festive e-cards and Christmas posters for your workplace.
And you can also buy special gift cards for your loved ones – allowing you to make a donation in lieu of presents.
Christmas is a chance to come together with family and friends and celebrate the season, making memories to last the year round. However, we also know it can be a difficult time for many too.
When a loved one is nearing the end of their life and a family is facing what may be its last Christmas together – or if a person has recently lost someone special – the celebrations become even more important.
Each year, we work to make sure Christmas Day at the hospice is as homely and joyful as it can be for everyone here with us over the festive season.
When the 25th arrives, the hospice is busy with activity – patients, loved ones, staff and volunteers come together to enjoy the occasion.
We are grateful for our staff and volunteers all year round – but particularly at Christmas, when many swap spending the day with their families to care for our patients and their loved ones.
This would not be possible without the incredible support of our community here in Worcestershire and beyond who help fund our services, enabling us to care for so many. We are so grateful for the support we receive from all our donors and supporters.
If you would like to give a regular gift to St Richard’s, enabling us to plan for the future with confidence, visit our website www.strichards.org.uk/donate
From everyone here at St Richard’s, we wish you a very merry Christmas.
Tricia Cavell, Director of Fundraising, St Richard’s Hospice