‘Del boy’ encourages Hospice supporters to ‘dig deep’

Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity (FNHC) has been overwhelmed by the generosity of the local community in responding to its appeal for £20,000 to refurbish its Day Hospice since the campaign launch at the end of November last year.

Sir David Jason OBE

The appeal, supported by actor and local man Sir David Jason OBE, has received an amazing level of support, with the running total already standing at just over £15,000!

“Sir David, penned a personal appeal letter to officially launch the campaign earlier in the year, encouraging Hospice supporters to ‘dig deep’ to help fund the Day Hospice ‘makeover’ which will include new furniture, tables, chairs, cushions, fittings, curtains, flooring and general maintenance.”

Commenting on the Hospice, David wrote: “Florence Nightingale Hospice is a very special place – I think we all know someone who has been touched by the first-class care provided by the wonderful team of staff and volunteers here. With this in mind, I would like to encourage you to spare a few pennies to help raise funds to refurbish Day Hospice and further enhance the lives of patients and their families.”

Currently, the Day Hospice is open from Monday-Friday, 10am-3pm, and sees 40-60 patients from across Aylesbury Vale and surrounding areas, including Thame, each week.

“We would like to say a very big thank you to those people who have kindly donated to our Day Hospice appeal already,” said Sue Jenkins, FNHC Executive Director. “We’re nearly there which is great news, so please help us to reach our target of £20,000. Your donation (however small) will really make a difference to the lives of our Day Hospice patients, who need specialist care and support on a weekly basis.”

If you would like to support the Day Hospice ‘Home from Home’ appea,l visit the dedicated appeal fundraising page at www.make-a-donation.org/campaign/day-hospice-appeal. Donations can also be sent in the post addressed to ‘Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity’, Unit 2 Walton Lodge, Walton Street, Aylesbury, HP21 7qy or simply drop your donation in to the Florence Nightingale Hospice marked ‘Day Hospice Appeal’.