Caring kids' hospice cash
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.
The full article contains 130 words and appears in Matlock Mercury newspaper.
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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
