Dougie Mac Lottery Newsletter Feb 15

Dougie Mac

Lottery News 2015 Edition

Lottery players bringing care closer to home Douglas Macmillan Hospice provides palliative care across North Staffordshire and surrounding areas for adults facing life limiting illnesses

Meet your local winners Page 5

Lost for words over win Page 9

Glennis’ story Read her full story on pages 6 & 7

Support us on your special day Page 11

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Welcome to your Newsletter!

We want to thank you, our Dougie Mac Lottery community, for the support you have given to the Hospice over the last 12 months, and to demonstrate just how much of a difference you’re making to local people.

I’m overwhelmed by the generosity that local people like you give to the Hospice.

For just £1 per play in our weekly Lottery, you make a huge difference. Last year the Dougie Mac Lottery raised over £3/4 million to help fund patient care which could not have been done without you. This money really does make such a significant contribution to the running costs of the Hospice – thank you.

In this edition, you can find out just how your contribution helps support

why you play our Lottery, see page 4 to find out more about our Lottery community; whether it’s to win a great cash prize or a way of supporting your local Hospice, we are so very grateful for your contribution.

I hope you enjoy our first newsletter and as always a huge thank you for your local people like Glennis continued support of the – read her heart-warming Dougie Mac Lottery. Good story on pages 6 and 7. luck in our future draws.

Over the past year, there has been over 5,700 winners, including our highest prize winner Maurice who won £7,500 in August (read how he joined and how he spent Donna Adams his winnings on page 5). You Head of Lottery can also catch up on other Hospice news and updates, P.S. Find out how you can as well as finding our events increase your chances of calendar on page 8. winning and supporting the We’ve also been asking hospice on the reverse of our social media followers this newsletter.

New Year...

New You Steve’s Butternut Squash & Red Pepper Soup Here’s a Winter-warming healthy soup from our own Hospice catering team. It’s only 82 calories per portion and full of nutritional benefits including antioxidants and is a good source of potassium, fibre and manganese.

Ingredients • 1 onion • 1 butternut squash • 1 red pepper • thyme & parsley sprigs tied together • 1 bay leaf • 1 ltr vegetable stock • salt and pepper • dash of lemon juice

Add the diced butternut squash, onion and pepper to the pan and pour over the stock. Add the herbs, bring to boil and then lower the heat and simmer for 25 minutes. Remove the herbs and blend using a hand blender until smooth. Add seasoning to taste – if it tastes sweet just add a dash of lemon juice.

«Chef’s tip - As butternut squash is quite thick already, you don’t need to add any cream – this will keep it fat free and healthy. If you like a kick, add a chopped red chilli.

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Have you seen our new website yet?

Check out our new look website where you can find out all of the latest Hospice news. See information about Fundraising, Lottery, our host of shops as well as dedicated sections

relating to our Hospice care services. Also find out details about our care in the community and exciting new practices that our clinical team are implementing.

Visit www.dmhospice.org.uk to find out more

Be the first to know!

Stay up to date with the latest news and events from the Hospice, by joining us on facebook or twitter.

Be the first to find out our weekly Lottery winning numbers as well as all the latest Lottery goings on!

All you need to do is:

Like us on facebook (/DMHLottery)

Follow us on twitter (@dougiemacstoke)

Did you know?

You can now pay for your Lottery number online.

It’s easy to do - just visit www.dmhospice.org.uk.

Renew today and never miss a draw!

Join our team We are looking for Lottery Promoters to join our team to help raise awareness of our Lottery through door to door canvassing and promotional activities.

If you are ambitious, passionate and dedicated, then we can’t wait to hear from you.

Contact us at lotteryjobs@dmhospice.org.uk or visit our employment section on the website for more information.

Get in Touch

Douglas Macmillan Hospice Barlaston Road Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 3NZ

01782 344321 lottery@dmhospice.org.uk www.dmhospice.org.uk

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We asked our lovely supporters why they play our weekly Lottery?

Is it because every week one lucky lottery player is guaranteed to win £2,000?

Or is it because it is a unique way of supporting your local Hospice?

Every year, the Dougie Mac Lottery provides the Hospice with over £3/4million in revenue – such vital income that helps patients and their families at a time when they need us most.

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Meet our local winners What would you do if you won?

Rollover winner Maurice Henshall Maurice from Fenton scooped a whopping £7,500 in our rollover prize in August 2014 Maurice Henshall, the lucky winner joined the weekly lottery just five weeks prior to his big win! Winning didn’t cross Maurice’s mind when Lottery Promoter Alison (pictured right) knocked on his door and asked if he wanted to join.

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Christine was spinning with joy after winning our £1,000 rollover prize back in April 2014. Winning came at the right time as the family’s washing machine broke just a week before her win; they used the prize money to pay for a new one.

“Dougie Mac is a fantastic local charity and we are happy to be a part of their Lottery. We never expected to win...so we’re feeling extremely grateful”

“I was so shocked to hear I had won – you never expect that phone call. I’ve always wanted to go to New York so I am planning to go next year with the winnings”.

He also donated part of his winnings back to the Hospice – thank you Maurice.

Kelly received the phone call to say that she had won whilst on holiday in Tenby.

She told us she was going to put the winnings towards treating her family.

“I joined the Dougie Mac Lottery online as it is a great way of supporting the Hospice. I know that my pound goes to a good local cause” Sheila from Stone has supported the Dougie Mac for years. Following the shock news of her win, she kindly donated part of her winnings to the Hospice.

“I plan to put the remaining prize money towards a great Christmas with my family”.

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Glennis’ story Bringing care

closer to home

When Glennis Bates is out and about in her hometown Ball Green she is constantly stopped on the streets by people who know her from the Doctor’s Practice she worked at for 19 years.

The 67 year old began working there in 1988 as a receptionist and by the time she retired in 2007 she was Practice Manager.

“I enjoyed the work so very much. It was very interesting and I do miss meeting the people” Glennis said.

During her final twelve months of working at the Practice, Glennis’ health deteriorated and she had to be admitted to hospital three times.

Glennis was diagnosed Chronic with Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This disease causes the airways to become inflamed and narrow, which in turn makes breathing much harder.

“I was really very poorly and my medication was not controlled,” she added.

After numerous visits to her Doctor and Consultant, Glennis had to face the devastating news that her illness was incurable.

She was therefore referred by her GP to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice in 2009.

Whilst the Hospice is perhaps best known for caring for people with cancer, it also cares for people affected by a number of other life limiting illnesses, including COPD. Now Glennis is visited in her home by one of the Hospice’s Community

Nurses, Melanie, who not only provides her patient with care and support, but also monitors her progress and provides symptom management.

Last year, Melanie also organised for Glennis to start visiting our Day Therapy Unit once a week where she undertakes various physiotherapy activities to assist with her breathing.

“I really enjoy coming to the Day Therapy Unit; it also gives my husband Alan some time to himself and he knows I’m in a safe place and in safe hands,” Glennis said.

Alan also spoke of his gratitude to the Hospice for the care his wife is receiving.

“I can’t fault the Hospice

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and the care Glennis has been given. Plus it’s a bit of peace and quiet for me,” he joked.

Alan has been part of the Dougie Mac Lottery since 2008 after signing up with one of our Lottery Promoters.

Glennis was really surprised to hear how the money raised from the Dougie Mac Lottery helps support all of the services that the Hospice provides, both on-site and out in the community.

“We never realised much the Dougie Lottery raises and how support really does local people” she said.

“At first I was very wary as I didn’t know what to expect.

People think that if you go into the Hospice that you won’t come out again. I found out that like myself, 50% of patients who visit actually do go home after receiving respite or symptom control.”

“I wouldn’t be wary of going in again if I had to; they couldn’t do enough for me.”

Glennis and her husband are very grateful to every one of our Lottery players and had this special message for you all, “Thank you to everybody who plays the Dougie Mac Lottery. Your generosity really does help local people like me,” Glennis concluded.

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In March last year Glennis also spent time in the In Patient Unit at the Hospice for symptom control. After initially fearing coming to our Blurton base, she was bowled over by the difference it has made. She admitted,

Building for the Future In October 2014, the Hospice opened its new look Day Therapy Unit.

This brand new facility enables the Hospice to reach out to more people in the community by providing services including lymphodaema care, complimentary therapies and art therapy sessions.

The building also houses our bereavement and psychological therapy services.

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Did You Know • We aim to care for over 3,000 patients and their families this year.

• We care for around half the patients facing an end of life condition, across Stoke-on-Trent & North Staffordshire.

• We now provide more services than ever to non-cancer patients.

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Fundraising Events Calendar 2015 April

July

The Family 5

MINI Moonlight Walk

Sunday 12th April Join the Family 5! Whether you hop, skip, run or walk we need you to join us for our sponsored 5k event around Hanley Park.

Saturday 11th July Taking in the sights and sounds of Stoke-on-Trent, this ladies only 8 mile sponsored walk really is a night to remember and this is your chance to be a part of our 2015 team.

May

October The Monte Carlo Ball

Friday 2nd October Monte Carlo is coming to Keele Hall. Join this highly prestigious event as we make 2015 a year to remember.

Will Month

Throughout May May will once again become Will Month where Solicitors from right across the region will support Douglas Macmillan Hospice and provide a basic Will in return for a donation or a legacy to the Hospice.

Dougie Mac Bike Ride

Sunday 17th May Following our recordbreaking ride in 2014, join us again at the Michelin Athletic Centre and choose from the 3 popular routes and smash your personal best.

Annual Golf Day

Friday 22nd May Bring your team of 4 along to Trentham Golf Club and help us drive donations.

For more information or to register for any of our events, contact us

Web: www.dougiemacevents.co.uk Tel: 01782 344304 Email: fundraising@dmhospice.org.uk

Bring a Pound Day

Friday 9th October Bring a Pound Day returns this year on Friday 9th October as we bring everybody together for one day of fun whilst raising as much money as we can for our Dougie Mac. You can get ideas and share your stories at our official facebook page at

www.facebook.com/ bringapound

Love the legacy you leave The month of May is traditionally or update their existing one free Will Month at the Dougie Mac of charge in return for a donation and in the New Year we will be to the Hospice and/or a Legacy. starting to let our supporters know about Will Month 2015. Last year we had over 40 local Solicitors who helped our supporters to make a basic Will

If you would like further details of Will month or any Legacy event that we will be holding then we would love to hear from you.

Judith Bell - Legacy Manager 01782 344308 legaciesadmin@dmhospice.org.uk

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Lost For Words over Win Birches Head couple Martin and Jan Prendergast were completely ‘lost for words’ after finding out they had won £3,000 in our Sunshine Raffle in August.

Martin, 45, has a personal connection to the Hospice after both of his parents previously received care from the Dougie Mac. “The staff made an unpleasant time easier and were so supportive; nothing was too much trouble for them,” he said. Martin added about his win, “I was lost for words, the Dougie Mac is a wonderful charity that brought so much comfort to both of my parents; it’s great to have won.”

Christmas Raffle

Raffles Last year, thanks to the generosity of local supporters, our three raffles raised almost £185,000. This is an amazing amount of money that helps the Hospice continue to provide and develop its range of services for patient care.

Every raffle ticket sold really does make a difference to so many local people - thank you All of our raffles offer a host of exciting prizes to be won.

Last month’s first prize winner from Longton had the choice of a holiday to New York or £3,000 cash Thanks to everybody who took part, you helped us raise a fantastic £78,844.

This is equivalent to over 500 hours of expert nursing care.

Look out for our 0,000 1 £ Spring Raffle 2015 cash y coming soon giveawa

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Sunflowers Surging Towards Bright Future The Hospice’s own notfor-profit domiciliary care agency Sunflower Home Care will be expanding their team this year with Community Care Worker roles available.

The position will offer up to 28 hour guaranteed contracts of employment for the first time as

well as one of the best remuneration packages available in the care sector.

Our shops need your stock Bring your pre-loved clothing, bric-a-brac and furniture to any of our 20 shops across North Staffordshire.

You can also arrange collection of your goods by calling our Burslem Warehouse, which is open on the last weekend of every month for a monthly sale, on 01782 827690.

To apply for the role of Community Care Worker please visit

www.sunflowerhomecare.co.uk

WHATEVER you can do,

Do it for Dougie Mac

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES PASSIONATE ABOUT FUNDRAISING

Join our team of volunteers who help to generate valuable funds by helping at fundraising events, collecting donations in town centres and stores and collecting our community collecting boxes.

RETAIL - GENERAL

Our Hospice shops are looking for reliable and punctual volunteers to become part of the community. If you can help in any of our 20 shops please get in touch.

BUDDY - BEFRIENDER

Looking after a family member with a life limiting illness can be difficult for a carer. Could you give a couple of hours a week or more to be a buddy to a carer by • Chatting with carers face to face or over the telephone (with guidance and support – following appropriate • Taking them shoppingtraining) or shopping for them • Taking a carer shopping or shopping for them • Doing a little gardening • Preparing simple meals This role will be based both at the Hospice and in the carer’s home

RECEPTIONISTS

Do you have excellent communication and customer service skills? Have the ability to deal with a range of difficult and emotional situations?

Are you IT literate? Then why not join our busy reception team. Multiple shifts available to cover a 7 day service from 8am – 9pm.

HEALTHCARE ASSISTANTS

We are seeking those studying for a healthcare qualification or wanting to help within a clinical role, to assist on our inpatient ward, in our community lodges, or in a patient’s own home.

• Assisting with a patient’s personal hygiene • Assisting with a patient’s nutrition & feeding We are looking for flexible individuals with 3-4 hours to give on a regular basis.

If you are interested in any of the above roles please visit: www.dmhospice.org.uk or call 01782 344332

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Support us on your Special Day Why not join other local couples who are supporting us on their Special Day by using Dougie Mac scratch cards as Wedding Favours

John and Michelle’s Wedding surprise When John and Michelle Pickthorne got married last May, they never expected to receive a grand surprise from their Wedding Favours.

The lucky couple from Longton chose to support the Hospice on their Special Day by using our Dougie Mac scratch cards as gifts for their guests at their Wedding reception. However, the

newlyweds only discovered that they had actually won £1,000 themselves after their honeymoon!

“We went on holiday to Trecco Bay in Wales following the wedding and when we returned home we found a couple of spare scratch cards in the garage,” John said.

“Michelle scratched them off and discovered that we had won the top prize of £1,000 on one of them and £1 on the other card.”

For John, choosing the Dougie Mac scratch cards as Wedding Favours was an obvious choice after his mum had previously received care from the Hospice, as well as wife Michelle’s grandfather who had used the Hospice at Home service.

“The care they both received

How do I order my Wedding Favours?

was wonderful and by purchasing these scratch cards we knew we were helping the Hospice to continue the great work that the staff do there,” John added.

So, if you or somebody you know is planning on walking down the aisle, why not support your local Hospice by ordering your Wedding Favours today.

Only £1 each

Dougie Mac scratch cards not only give your guests Order your Wedding the chance to win a cash Favours online at prize of up to £1,000, www.dmhospice.org.uk but they are a great way or call the Lottery team on of raising funds for your 01782 344321 local Hospice.

Visit our specialist Bridal Shop on Knypersley Road, Norton for everything that you need for your Special Day. Book an appointment on 01782 538849.

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PLUS A ROLLOVER PRIZE OF UP TO £10,000

play Only £1 per

£2,000

Runner-up prizes: £250 / £100 / £50 / 5 x £20 / 100 x £10

By playing the Dougie Mac Lottery, not only are you in with the chance of winning a great cash prize, but you are also raising vital funds the your local Hospice. Every year our Lottery raises £3/4 million to help fund our specialist care services – so every pound really does count!

Complete this form to increase your chances of winning whilst supporting the Dougie Mac!

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Yes - I would like another Dougie Mac Lottery number Your Details

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Your personal data will be used to process payments/donations and communicate with you. We will only share your details within the hospice and our trading companies. We may contact you from time to time with hospice news and information. If you do not want to hear from us in the future please telephone or email nofurthercontact@dmhospice.org.uk

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