Walsall Hospice hits the heights with charity abseil
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Walsall Hospice hits the heights with charity abseil
The YamYam 23 Feb 10
Walsall Hospice is hoping that brave souls with a head for heights will test their nerves at a charity abseil down the town’s New Art Gallery in June.
The fundraising team at the independent charity is hoping the event on Saturday 19 June 19 will “rope in” plenty of daring people across the borough – and raise vital cash.
The Hospice, which is being built as part of the palliative care centre in Goscote Lane, Goscote, is set to open early next year. But it needs to raise £1.5 million for equipment and initial running costs.
It is the second time that fundraisers have abseiled down the 30-metre tower in aid of the hospice, which
cares for people with life-limiting illnesses.
Cheryl Bradburne, head of fundraising at Walsall Hospice said: “It’s a great opportunity to get a bird’s eye view of Walsall town centre and raise essential funds for our hospice.
“Whilst the plucky participants will get a t-shirt to show who they are supporting, we are also hoping people will come in fancy dress to add some extra fun to the event. So, we need as many people as possible to take part and to cheer on the intrepid abseilers. It promises to be a great day.”
It costs just £30 to register and participants are asked to try to raise at least £75 in sponsorship. You can register for the event up until June 7 but, the sooner you sign up, the sooner you will receive your fundraising pack.
No experience is necessary because anyone taking part will receive full training beforehand, but anyone under the age of 16 will have to have parental consent.
For more information on the charity abseil visit the Walsall Hospice website or contact the fundraising team on 01922 423578.
Walsall Hospice Home
Walsall Hospice on Twitter @Walsall_Hospice
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Walsall Hospice hits the heights with charity abseil
The YamYam 23 Feb 10
Walsall Hospice is hoping that brave souls with a head for heights will test their nerves at a charity abseil down the town’s New Art Gallery in June.
The fundraising team at the independent charity is hoping the event on Saturday 19 June 19 will “rope in” plenty of daring people across the borough – and raise vital cash.
The Hospice, which is being built as part of the palliative care centre in Goscote Lane, Goscote, is set to open early next year. But it needs to raise £1.5 million for equipment and initial running costs.
cares for people with life-limiting illnesses.
Cheryl Bradburne, head of fundraising at Walsall Hospice said: “It’s a great opportunity to get a bird’s eye view of Walsall town centre and raise essential funds for our hospice.
“Whilst the plucky participants will get a t-shirt to show who they are supporting, we are also hoping people will come in fancy dress to add some extra fun to the event. So, we need as many people as possible to take part and to cheer on the intrepid abseilers. It promises to be a great day.”
It costs just £30 to register and participants are asked to try to raise at least £75 in sponsorship. You can register for the event up until June 7 but, the sooner you sign up, the sooner you will receive your fundraising pack.
No experience is necessary because anyone taking part will receive full training beforehand, but anyone under the age of 16 will have to have parental consent.
For more information on the charity abseil visit the Walsall Hospice website or contact the fundraising team on 01922 423578.
Walsall Hospice Home
Walsall Hospice on Twitter @Walsall_Hospice
B’ham Post 24 Feb 10 Abseil down Walsall New Art Gallery in aid of town hospice
Jayne Howarth PR Fire 9 Feb 10 Walsall Hospice launches the Joy of Six
Walsall Advertiser 11 Jan Walsall hospice dream can be reality
Walsall Advertiser 7 Jan Cancelled cold Turkey Trot won't freeze Walsall Hospice charity's spirit
Walsall Advertiser 7 Dec Goscote residents to have a say on £100,000 arts project
Express & Star 7 Nov Work on £5.5m hospice to start after 20 years
Express & Star 10 Oct Pleck man gets celebs to help Walsall Hospice
Express & Star 26 Sep Work about to start on Walsall's £5.5m hospice
Express & Star 12 Sep Walkers light up Arbo for hospice
Express & Star 7 Sep BGT songster to appear for hospice
Express & Star 1 Sep Hospice work may start next month
Express & Star 31 Jul Health bosses give go-ahead.
Express & Star 27 Jun Supermodel adds hospice sparkle
Express & Star 11 Jun Starlight stroll for new hospice