Rossendale Hospice: Fundraising & Events: What's On Guide

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Celebrity Jailbreak - read about it here: © Rossendale Free Press

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Special Events Committee Annual Ball 2008

Rossendale Hospice would like to thank the Special Events Committee who once again organised a truly magnificent Annual Ball.
This years "Crystal" theme was truly dazzling with an overwhelming £53,000 raised. Guests enjoyed a superb dinner at Fence Gate and were entertained into the early hours by live band "the ‘Soulbrothers’ band.
A VIP package for four people at BBC Proms in the Park received the highest bid in the auction, reaching a wonderful £4200.
We also extend our utmost appreciation to everyone who donated auction and raffle prizes and to everyone who attended the event

Marl Pits triathlon

Anthony Tookey kindly chose Rossendale Hospice as a beneficiary of £400, received as sponsorship from the Marl Pits triathlon he undertook in June 2008

Skydive in aid of the hospice

Councillors Peter Steen & Jake Berry recently leapt from 14,000 ft in aid of the hospice and to date have raised over £2000 in sponsorship. Peter has just recently retired and asked his work colleagues for sponsorship for his skydive in lieu of a retirement present. Peter says “Skydiving is truly exhilarating and certainly an experience I will never forget – if I can do it so can you!”

Golden Wedding Anniversary

Kathleen & Martin Igoe recently celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary. They celebrated their special occasion with family and friends who were kindly asked to make a charitable donation in lieu of gifts and the Hospice is delighted to be the benefactor of £1010.00.

Rossendale Hospice shows their gratitude to donors of over £1000 by inviting them to have an engraved brass leaf on their ‘Giving tree’ situated in the hospice reception area (seen behind Mr & Mrs Igoe).

Colin Runs The London Marathon

“At the 23rd mile I was feeling tired, sore and very wet but I needed to finish the last 3 miles -
5 hours, 8 minutes and 20 seconds later I passed the finish line, it is such a great feeling.
I have done something worthwhile for a fantastic cause”.

Colin Nightingale from Bacup ran the London Marathon (completed in 5hrs, 8 mins & 20secs) on Sunday 13th April 2008 and chose us as the beneficiary of his sponsorship. To date he has collected a staggering £650 and his employer Royal Mail have agreed to do a match contribution of £500 – taking the total to £1150 with some still to collect

Antonia Pillitteri Cycles 700km

Antonia Pillitteri, mother of three, completed a sponsored 700km Vietnam/Cambodia cycle ride in January/February 2008 on our behalf. The challenge involved cycling an average of 90km over seven days but the challenge was definitely worth it as Antonia raised a total of £1500 for the hospice funds.

Baxenden Chemicals Workers Climb the Three Peaks

In July, 2007 Vincent Zielonka and ten other walkers from Baxenden Chemicals climbed Ben Nevis, Scaffell and Snowdon in just under 24 hours, raising £1800

Killelea’s Employees Complete The Three Peaks Challenge

Charlie Twist and employees from Killelea’s also completed the Three Peaks Challenge in July, raising £1000 for the Hospice.

Dale Norman Runs The Chicago Marathon

Dale Norman raised £1622 by running the Chicago Marathon in October 2006

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