A CHRISTMAS tree collection campaign has raised nearly £15,000 for Primrose Hospice.
The first weekend of January saw the hospice team of Treecycle volunteers out in force for their annual Treecycle Christmas Tree collection.
The sun shone for them and their fantastic volunteers collected 878 Christmas Trees, raising £14,817 for the charity.
The trees were kindly chipped by Treemendus Tree Services Ltd and will be recycled.
Lucy Perkins, fundraiser at Primrose Hospice and Treecycle organiser said: "I am delighted with the success of our Treecycle campaign this year. The increased number of trees to collect, combined with the fantastic amount of money raised made it more fun and a great challenge. A huge thank you to our wonderful volunteers who gave it their all as they always do.
"I’d also like to thank all the business’ who come together making Treecycle such a success. And of course a big thank you to everyone who booked to have their tree collected by Primrose this year, your donation really does make a difference. Here’s hoping next year will be bigger and better still.
"Thank you to everyone who supported Primrose Hospice’s Treecycle, including the event sponsors Bumble Hole Foods".
If you would like to get involved with Treecycle 2025, contact Lucy Perkins to find out more on 01527 889796.
Primrose Hospice & Family Support Centre have seen an increase in referrals throughout 2023, meaning they need to raise more donations to continue providing care and support to those who need them. The donations raised through this event will help the Hospice care for people living with life-limiting illnesses and families in the area.
Primrose Hospice have lots of exciting events throughout the year, visit their website to find out more: www.primrosehospice.org
As an independent charity, they rely on the support of individuals and businesses to help them to raise the £1.95 million needed each year for them to provide our services free to our local community.
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