St Giles hospice
| Published: 14th February 2007 15:49 |
St Giles Hospice is a registered charity providing high-quality medical and nursing care for local people living with cancer and other serious illnesses, as well as offering support for their families and helpers.
The dedicated team provides individually-tailored care either at the hospice or in patients' own homes across the region.
The range of specialist services is provided free of charge to all who need it. Although St Giles receives some funding from the Government, the charity relies heavily on donations and fundraising.
The hospice began its life at the former vicarage of St Giles Church in Whittington in 1983, when the then vicar the Reverend Paul Brothwell became concerned at the level of care given to terminally-ill patients in local hospitals.
Today, St Giles is a centre of excellence and one of the best-known and most respected charities in the region, with over 150 staff, 900 volunteers, fouteen charity shops, one of the most successful hospice lottery in the UK, and over £5 million spent on providing care every year.
How Can You Support St Giles Hospice?
SUPPORTING THE LOTTERY
It costs £1 per week to play the hospice lottery, and each week there's a £2,000 jackpot and a host of runners-up prizes.
For further details call 0845 370 6580 or visit: www.stgileshospice.com/lottery
SHOPS
The charity shops across the region raise funds by selling a wide range of high-quality goods, and are always pleased to receive donations of items that can be sold.
For more information on St Giles Hospice shops call 01543 481042 or visit: www.stgileshospice.com/shops
BRIDAL ROOM
St Giles Hospice offers brides-to-be the chance to save hundreds of pounds on their wedding dress - without scrimping on style or quality.
The charity's bridal room at its Swadlincote shop, at 8 Midland Road, features an extensive range of fabulous discontinued and ex-display wedding dresses in addition to top-quality second-hand designs - and all at value-for-money prices.
For more information call The Bridal Room on 01283 551591 or visit: http://www.stgileshospice.com/can_you_help_us/hospice_shops/bridal.html
SPONSOR A NURSE SCHEME
Last year alone the team of highly qualified and specially trained St Giles Nurses carried out more than 7,000 home visits, and their caring services are in constant and ever-growing demand.
By sponsoring a nurse, individuals, businesses, schools and community groups can help to support St Giles care by raising just £100, which covers the cost of a home visit.
More information - and a leaflet about how to help - is available by calling 01543 432538 or click here to find out more
VOLUNTEERING
Around 900 volunteers give their time to help St Giles each year, whether working at the hospice or serving in the network of charity shops.
If you have a few hours to spare each week, and enjoy being part of a busy team and meeting new people, call Lesley Stinton on 01543 434546.
FUNDRAISING
The Fundraising Office is always delighted to provide assistance and information on fundraising, gifts, legacies, and donations. You can contact the Fundraising Office on 01543 432538.
SUPPORTING EVENTS
The twenty-five Groups of Friends across the region stage a variety of events to raise funds for St Giles.
To find out what's going on in the coming weeks check out the 'What's on' guide.
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