Thanks to Erika for sharing this latest news from the Hospice. Ed
So far around a dozen fundraisers have taken part in the tours at the EMH John Cheverton Centre, the Hospice’s new centre which provides a range of services to all Hospice users whether patients, their families or carers, and open access services for those with a life limiting illness at any stage.
Such services and facilities include a specialist gym, art and craft workshop, shop, hairdressing and beauty treatments, an information and support centre, and complementary therapy treatment rooms, as well as a café that is also open to members of the public.
Becky McGregor, Clinical Centre Manager, said:
“The purpose of the tours is threefold. Firstly they are to thank people for their support, secondly they are to show them how their donation is being put to good use and thirdly they are designed, hopefully, to inspire people to continue giving us their fantastic support.
“While we have found these tours very useful and popular, our doors are always open to those who have supported us, or indeed anyone who wants to understand more about us and the services we provide.
“If anyone, whether an existing supporter or someone looking to get involved in some way, wants to find out more about our work or how they can help, they have only to make contact with us. We would be delighted to hear from them.”
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Among supporters who have already taken part in the open session is Karen Sheath, event organiser of the Memorial Ploughing Match, which was originally organised to remember four ploughmen, Stephen Hayles, John Attrill, Derek Young and Den Phillip, who all passed away in 2008, and has raised around £20,000 for the Hospice.
“It was my first visit to the John Cheverton Centre and I was amazed at the facilities on offer.” Karen said.
“It is something that the Island should be very proud of. It has a very positive approach to everything it does and is there for the whole family. It felt so homely and I was surprised at how many of the facilities were open to the general public.”
