St Giles Hospice staff and volunteers enjoy surprise ice cream treat as temperatures soar
Staff and volunteers at St Giles Hospice were given a refreshing surprise today (17 June) as a local ice cream company treated them to free ice creams.
Pretty Parlour Ice Cream Co., a Midlands-based ice cream and event catering company, visited the hospice’s Whittington site to hand out free ice creams - offering a welcome cool down during one of the hottest spells of the year.
With a heatwave forecast across parts of the UK this weekend, around 80 ice creams were served to hardworking staff and volunteers, lifting spirits and bringing smiles through the warm conditions.
Delia Gaughan, owner of Pretty Parlour Ice Cream Co., said: “After seeing close friends face cancer, we’ve been reminded of how vital hospice and palliative care is. I wanted to give ice creams out to hospice staff and volunteers for free to give something back to these wonderful people who are always working so hard to help others. It’s a small gesture, but one that I hope helped brighten their day.”
Hospice colleagues were able to take a short, much-needed break and enjoy their icy delights. One member of staff said: “It was such a thoughtful and unexpected treat. It really lifted everyone’s spirits on such a hot day. We’re so grateful for the kindness.”
Georgia Haynes, Partnerships Manager at St Giles Hospice, said: “We are always amazed and so grateful to those who go out of their way to support St Giles.
“Seeing our colleagues enjoying their ice creams and smiling through the heat has been heartwarming. Our teams always go the extra mile, and this generous gesture was a wonderful way to say thank you.”
St Giles Hospice spends close to £10 million a year providing their specialist services. With just 18% of this funded by the Government, the charity relies heavily on donations and income generation from the local community to continue its vital care.
To find out more about St Giles, visit: stgileshospice.com
