Willen Hospice staff, volunteers and supporters will all be jumping out of an aeroplane at 10,000 feet in the skies over Oxfordshire on Saturday 9th May. The team tandem parachute jump has been organised in response to the Hospice’s recent announcement that they are struggling financially and has already attracted combined pledged sponsorship of over £5,000.
The team is made up of 15 people including the Hospice Chief Executive, Paul Hinson, Hospice Nurses and Support Staff, Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for MK South, Iain Stewart and an 80 year old Hospice Warehouse Volunteer!
Back Row (LtoR) – Lynn Reeves - Hospice Lottery Manager, Kim Purkiss – Hospice Social Care Assistant, Paul Steadman – Supporter, Iain Stewart - Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for MK South, Dawn Walsha - Hospice Human Resources Administrator and Luke Kelly – Supporter.
Front Row (LtoR) – Mel Harriss – Hospice Marketing Manager, Barbara Harris – Hospice Volunteer, Paul Hinson – Hospice Chief Executive, Claire Denham – Hospice Nurse, Maxine Kellett – Hospice Nurse and Jackie Williams – Hospice Nurse.
Picture by Perception PR
Paul Hinson, Chief Executive, commented:
“I am delighted at the response from staff, volunteers and supporters to our appeal to get a team together to do this. We are all determined to raise as much money as possible to help towards the Hospice’s struggling financial position.”
In February Willen Hospice announced that it was predicting a half a million pound shortfall in funding in the current financial year.
Extra donations and offers of support have been received, however the predicted shortfall still looks likely.
It is hoped that through fundraising ideas such as the Team Parachute Jump, the MK Midnight Moo on July18 and the support of the local community, next year will be a more positive one financially.
If you would like to sponsor a member of the parachute team please visit their pages which are listed here.
If you would like to fundraise for Willen Hospice please contact the events and promotions team on: 01908 306695
