Charity News
ST GILES HOSPICE CELEBRATE LIVES LIVED
A St Giles colleague, who provides support to bereaved families and children in the local community, is encouraging everyone to take part in Celebrate Lives Lived this spring.
Every year, St Giles invites people to dedicate an orange Gerbera flower peg in one of its gardens in Whittington and Sutton Coldfield, as well as in a virtual garden on the hospice’s website, in return for a donation. Ali Callear, Community and Family Services Practitioner at St Giles Hospice, helps to provide a supportive space for those experiencing loss and grief.
Ali said: “I see every day in my role the impact St Giles has on our community. Whether that be providing bereavement support at one of our Bereavement Help Points, or working closely with our communities to support people who are affected by or caring for someone with a terminal illness. Events like Celebrate Lives Lived are so important, as they help bring our community together to reflect on loved ones who are no longer with us.”
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The orange Gerbera flower symbolises joy, happiness and warmth; the perfect tribute to a loved one. Each Gerbera is personalised with the name of your loved one and placed in a Celebrate Lives Lived garden throughout May, creating a display of celebration and remembrance amongst hundreds of other Gerberas. Funds raised from Celebrate Lives
BARGAIN BRIDAL GOWNS SET TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CHARITY
Brides-to-be will have the opportunity to bag a bougie bargain while also supporting two Warwick charities, at a fundraising Wedding Fayre in Warwick.
More than 40 brand new wedding dresses and accessories in a variety of styles and sizes will be available to buy at knockdown prices during the one-off event, organised by The Gap Community Centre on May 18th. The gowns, worth a total £80k, were donated to Molly Ollys by Boho Bride when it closed its doors at Stratford Garden Centre last year.
Boho Bride’s Lynette Turner said: “We had a lot of dresses that we couldn’t take with us, so after our sample sale we decided to donate the remaining dresses and accessories to Molly Ollys. I have always supported children’s local charities, including schools, and wanted to be able to continue my support by donating over 40 dresses to help children and their families.
“The work that Molly Ollys do to help very sick children and make their families’ lives a little bit better is very important. Making children’s wishes come true is a very special gift for all the family. The more donations that are made, the more children and their families can benefit from the charity’s support.”
Molly Ollys was established in 2011 by Rachel and Tim Ollerenshaw following the death of their eight-year-old daughter Molly from a rare kidney cancer.
For more information about Molly Ollys or to donate visit:
mollyolly.co.uk
The Wedding Fayre, which is free to enter, takes place at The Gap, in Oakwood Grove, near Spinney Hill, Warwick CV34 5TD, between 2-5pm on May 18.
Lived dedications help to fund the hospice’s work caring for patients, and their loved ones, living with a terminal illness.
It costs St Giles Hospice around £10 million each year to deliver the care it provides, both in the hospice and out in the community – and every Celebrate Lives Lived dedication helps to support local people.
To signify the start of Celebrate Lives Lived, a short opening ceremony will take place in the gardens at Whittington at 10am on Sunday 5th May. Throughout May, you’re invited to visit the gardens to see your Gerbera and take a moment to reflect on the lives of loved ones you hold dearest.
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