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BENEVOLENT BRIERLEY HILL BED MAN GIVES LOCAL HOSPICE GIFT
Dreamland bedding owner, Mike Brown, has donated all of the furniture for a new family apartment at Mary Stevens Hospice, offering families of patients the opportunity to stay together during their time at the Hagley Road charity.
The Hospice has recently undergone a £3 million transformation, updating its day services facility to make care available for 40 more families every week, which will also incorporate the building of an on-site family apartment enabling families to move in when their loved ones are receiving care in the Hospice's residential in-patient unit.
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Having heard about the plans, Mike "The Bed" Brown stepped forward to offer to furnish the entire apartment for free and make a £23,000 donation towards the cost of building the on-site living space for families. On top of the generous donation, he has also made a £12,000 donation towards an education facility to improve the standard of healthcare in the Dudley Borough, which forms part of regeneration plan for the Stourbridge charity. The 'Training & Education Hub' at Mary Stevens Hospice will offer regular courses and training programmes for local healthcare professionals.
Mike's most recent donations are the latest in a long-standing relationship with the Hospice, during which time he has donated more than £150,000 to the charity, including the launch of a scheme which sees customers make donations to the charity instead of paying delivery fees, the purchase of vans, funding a business apprentice and contributing towards the creation of a 'Peace Room' in the Hospice which offers a break-out area and quiet sanctuary for families and loved ones of patients.
Mike Brown, Dreamland Bedding Centre owner, said; “We've always operated with our community at the heart of everything we do, and the work done by the Hospice for local
people impacts on so many of us in this area, in one way or another. I consider it a privilege to be in a position where I can give back and help. The impact that both the family apartment and the on-site training centre has is something that I'm very proud to have done my bit towards creating."
Mike added; "This is a cause so very close to my heart and I look forward to continuing to raise more money and supporting the Hospice alongside our fantastic customers who blow us away with their generosity and community spirit."
Charlotte Schofield, Head of Fundraising and Lottery, Mary Stevens Hospice Group said; “The impact of Mike's generosity will be felt by the team here and by the families of our patients for generations to come. The reality of our care is that we are seeing more and more young parents and families accessing our care, so by creating a living environment here on-site, we're ensuring that families can stay together and maintain a sense of routine and normality during an incredibly turbulent time. That's only possible because of Mike's generosity and we're truly privileged to receive the support of such a kind and compassionate man.”
Dreamland Bedding Centre was founded in 1976 and still operates out of its Mill Street headquarters in Brierley Hill, 40 years later. To find out more about Dreamland Bedding Centre, please visit
www.dreamlandbedding.co.uk For Mary Stevens Hospice
www.marysteveshospice.co.uk
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