Prospect at Savernake March 2015 cheque handover
On 27 March in the sunny courtyard at Savernake Hospital, the Friends of Savernake Hospital and the Community handed over a second cheque for £10,000 to Prospect Hospice for its Prospect at Savernake appeal.
As already widely reported, the Friends pledged in October 2014 to match funds raised for the appeal up to a maximum of £20,000.
The first of the £10,000 “matched funds” cheques was handed over before Christmas. However, because of the continuing donations and fundraising efforts by individuals, business and schools, the Friends were soon ready to hand over the second £10,000 cheque.
It was only fitting that members of the local community – representing all those who have made donations and have been involved in fundraising initiatives –attended the handing over of the cheque by the Friends’ Chairman, Janet Louth, to Richard Hammond, Director of Income Generation at Prospect Hospice. Those attending included John and Mary Powell, as well as students from St John’s and Preshute schools and representatives of the Friends.
The Prospect at Savernake Outpatient Centre is due to open later in the year.
In the meantime, anyone wishing to learn more about the work of the Friends, healthcare-related grants they have made during the past year, and how you can support them is invited to attend their AGM on 13 May 2015 in the Marlborough Town Hall starting at 7.30pm, with refreshments available from 7.00pm. There will also be guest speakers from Prospect Hospice and from Brighter Futures (GWH).
