Christmas appeal launched to help charity raise funds
A Staffordshire charity is asking people to give a gift of care by supporting its Christmas appeal.
St Giles Hospice, in Lichfield, has launched Katie’s Christmas Appeal to support its work caring for patients living with a terminal illness, and their families.
Among the campaign’s suggested activities is making a donation and donning festive knitwear for Jolly Jumper Day on December 11.
Other activities include chipping in and writing a note on the Merry Messages poster in lieu of Christmas cards and keeping children amused by donating and downloading Olly’s Christmas Activity Pack.
Elinor Eustace, income generation director at St Giles Hospice, said the campaign was working hard to help raise as much money as possible after cancelling so many events in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
She said: "We may all be socially distanced at the moment, but we hope that people will have lots of festive fun as they raise much-needed funds and update their St Giles Christmas Stocking Totaliser poster along the way.
"They can use our festive-themed fundraising ideas in or out of work, or with family and friends."
Supporters who sign up for a Festive Fundraising Pack will receive a list of fundraising ideas, a Merry Messages Poster, and a range of items to help with fundraising.
Printed packs are also available on request, which include a money box, for a recommended donation of £5.
Anyone wanting further support can email the St Giles fundraising team on fundraising@stgileshospice.com or call 01543 432538.
For further information about the appeal or to request a fundraising pack. go to stgileshospice.com/how-you-can-help-us/fundraise-with-us/christmas-appeal
