Published Date:
04 October 2007
By Staff Copy
PUPILS from All Saints Junior School in Matlock raised £760 for Ashgate Hospice after taking part in a series of fundraising events.
Teaching assistant Jan Leybourne said money was raised through three fund raising session, including a school production, raffle ticket sales and a designated table at the school fair.
Mrs Leybourne said the school, led by headteacher Caroline Newton, had wanted to show their support after a parent was cared for at the hospice.
She added: “We were obviously aware of the sad death of a parent and people were very generous. It was a nice way of being able to channel their support.”
Emily Evans fundraiser for the hospice and John MackMersh, whose wife Louise was cared for by the hospice received the cheque.
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Last Updated:
02 October 2007 3:58 PM
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Source:
Matlock Mercury
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Location:
Matlock
