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St Wilfrid’s Hospice
newsletter
January 2011
A ‘two grand’ Christmas present “I can’t believe it,” is what Kevin Hawkins said when he heard the news that he had the winning ticket in our Grand Christmas Draw. The first thing he did was call his Mum after which he celebrated with friends from SCOPE West Sussex at a Christmas Party and then was so excited he didn’t sleep all night! Kevin, who is one of our volunteer gardeners, says the cash prize made Christmas for him although he is not sure what he is going to do with his £2,000 winnings – first thoughts are an electric wheelchair which would make it easier for him to go into Chichester town centre. Congratulations to Kevin and our thanks must go to all our supporters who helped to raise more than £10,000 which will go towards patient care.
Footie - fans
“If Barcelona supports UNICEF then why don’t we support St Wilfrid’s Hospice?” that’s what Neil Shaw and Colin Frampton thought when they discussed sponsoring a new strip with Chichester City United under 13s team manager and coach Jim Yeo. The team, which is affiliated to the main club in Chichester, has its home ground at North Mundham and plays in the Arun and Chichester Youth Football League where they
were promoted to top division ‘A’ in 2010. Jim very much wanted to support a local charity and suggested the Hospice as in 1997 St Wilfrid’s cared for his father. Two of the parents, Neil and Colin very kindly agreed to split the cost of the new strip which the team will wear for two years. We think they look as if they are in a league of their own and wish them lots of luck during the rest of the football season.
Chief Executive Alison Moorey and Kevin
It’s a knock out!
Former middleweight champion of the world, Alan Minter can still pack a punch or two as he proved when he threw a left jab and knocked over a mountain of coins at the Maypole Inn in Yapton. The mountain, which is mostly made up of coins, although there were some notes stuck in the middle, has steadily grown over the last three years. In fact, during the last seven years, the regulars have built quite a few mountains and raised over £14,500 for St Wilfrid’s! Landlady at the ‘proper’ drinking pub Kelly Townshend says, “St Wilfrid’s Hospice is very dear to the hearts of our regulars who ‘weren’t out for the count’ as they spent three hours on the night totting up the pennies. They have since started building the next mountain!” The Hospice was thrilled to receive a cheque for over £2,300! Congratulations and keep up the good work.
St Wilfrid’s Hospice welcomes your support. Telephone to find out how you can help us:
01243 775302
www.stwh.co.uk
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