Support The New WHCR Care 365 Campaign

Last year The New WHCR and Dove House Hospice launched its Care 365 campaign which will encourage local businesses to support the hospice throughout the year.

For a donation of £365 per year, companies get to sponsor their own day at the hospice and join a group of local corporate supporters. Towergate Risk Solutions in Hull launched the campaign.

Rob Wilson, Managing Director Towergate Risk Solutions Hull, said:“The Hull branch of Towergate has supported Dove House Hospice for many years now and has done all sorts to raise money. I’ve personally been “arrested” for the day as part of their lock up your boss campaign, we’ve held a barn dance and many of my colleagues have taken part in events such as the midnight walk and fun run. Many of our staff also donate to the hospice through our payroll and Towergate match anything we raise locally too.

“We think it is very important to support local causes and think the work the hospice does is vital and worthy of our support. We want to show our customers that we invest in their community, in their hospice, and by becoming a Care 365 supporter we’re doing just that.”

Supporters of the Care 365 Campaign receive a plaque to display in their premises to show their support and are promoted throughout the hospice on their chosen day, as well as on the hospice website. The New WHCR also broadcasts live from the business premises during their day to showcase their support and each company will be invited to an annual networking event with other Care 365 supporters.

Sarah Cusick, fundraising manager, said:“For the equivalent of just £1 per day our Care 365 companies are able to make such a difference at the hospice. To run the hospice each year costs a staggering £4.7 million and so we really rely on local businesses to help us raise as much as possible.

“Care 365 is a great way of getting involved with the hospice and interacting with our other corporate supporters. Some Care 365 companies make a one off donation, some pay monthly and others hold a fundraising day in their workplaces to raise the £365 – this means every business can get involved and tailor the day to suit them.”

The Care 365 campaign has been awarded a grant by the Towergate Innovations in Income Generation Grants Programme to enable the hospice to launch the appeal at minimal cost meaning more money can be generated for patient care.

To find out more about Care 365 please visit the dedicated campaign website at www.care365.org.uk or call the Dove House Hospice fundraising team on 01482 785743.

 

 

 

 

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