2

years of help

and support

 

Some people still find it difficult to believe it was 21 years ago that the Harlington Hospice Association was born. And just look at it today! 

  Securing another 21 years of care, with your help

 

    By Elaine Fearnside, Chief Executive

 

the needs of future generations. Presently  it costs £20,000 a week just to maintain the Harlington Hospice services on which the community has come to rely.

      To ensure that we are able to build and develop our hospice services for future generations we now require substantial investment beyond our normal income.

   Therefore, we need to make every effort over the coming years to secure an extra £4 million. This will pay for the cost of a bedded unit providing palliative care and a range of new and improved services.

   As many people know there is uncertainty about the location of this bedded unit because of the siting of the third Heathrow runway. But have no doubt, this new unit is going to be built.

   Over the following pages you will read stories of people and companies who help us in a variety of ways. Some have been supporters from the start;  others have come on board recently. But no matter, young or old, they all show they are passionate about supporting their charity.

   Fundraising is the lifeblood of the Harlington Hospice Association.  And this year we have a full programme of events organised by volunteers and Hospice staff.

   But I don’t want you to think it’s all wrapped-up, that there’s nothing more needing to be done.  Don’t you believe it!

   In the run-up to the formal celebration of our 21^st anniversary later this year I want you to think about what more you can do to support your Hospice. However crazy the idea, as long as it’s legal and safe, then go for it!

   But whatever you do, just have fun and make sure you tell everyone why you are doing it. And then get them to sponsor you.

   And if you’re not up to organizing something yourself and perhaps prefer something a little tamer, why not ask your company to do something for the Hospice, such as a dress down day, fancy dress contest or charity car wash? 

   In the longer-term I want you to consider the Harlington Hospice when making your will or when next reviewing it. For there is no better fitting and lasting memorial to your kindness and generosity than when expressed in the form of a legacy or bequest.

   So please spare a little time to think about what you could do to help Harlington Hospice secure another 21 years of providing care for you, your family and friends at a time when most needed.

 

Thank you.

 

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From what was little more than an idea shared by a group of friends all striving on an informal basis for a common cause, 21 years later we have a thriving, much-needed facility caring for the community within the London Borough of Hillingdon and further afield. 

   Twenty-one years provides an ideal platform from which we can look back and reflect on some of our achievements.

   However, more importantly our anniversary provides a major opportunity to look to the future to

services which will be able to meet

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April 2005 Newsletter

Save money and help the Harlington Hospice raise money. In fact, if you buy anything online, for business or for home—or even book a business trip, just by using our webshop you will be helping with out fundraising. How?  By getting a vast range of suppliers of goods and services to agree to offer discounts which are then donated to the Harlington Hospice. The

range of companies offering discounts cover over 80 mjaor high street bands. Simply visit www.buy.at/harlingtonhospice and see for yourself the quantity and quality of the companies involved in this imaginative scheme.  Names include Marks & Spencer, BBC Shop, Littlewoods Early Learning Centre, John Lewis, Virgin Wines and many more reputable

names in retailing.

   Said Elaine Fearnside, Harlington Hospice Chief Executive: “The internet is impacting to an ever-greater extent on modern day lifestyles and there is no better way to adapt to the new technology and at the same time ensure that its benefits are also shared with our Hospice.”