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Helping to support hospice is a family affair

FUNDRAISING: Lisa, Skye and Finlay.

Two youngsters have raised more than £150 for Willow Wood Hospice.

Ten-year-old Finlay and his eight-year-old sister Skye have been committed supporters of Willow Wood since the hospice cared for their grandma, Beryl Coggins, in 2017.

They’ve never forgotten the support given to Beryl, and how they were able to spend as much time as they wanted in her room with her.

It was coming up to Christmas when she was cared for, and Finlay still remembers how he videoed the beautifully illuminated gardens so she could see the festive decorations.

The children often help their mum, Lisa Knowles, distribute leaflets and posters in and around Glossop, but as well as spreading the word about Willow Wood, they wanted to raise some funds to help other patients like their grandma.  

Lisa contacted the Co-op in Simmondley who were very pleased to be able to help, and the three spent four hours just outside the store entrance on a recent Saturday.  

As well as handing out information about upcoming fundraising events and the Willow Wood Winners Lottery, the family had a couple of collecting cans handy, and the generous shoppers helped them raise the grand total of £156.73.

Anthony Lord, head of income generation at Willow Wood, said: “We’re so proud that these two young children still remember what Willow Wood did for their family, and they are wonderful ambassadors for the hospice. Our sincere thanks for all they do for us.”

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