Lincolnshire communities raise vital funds for children’s charity
Two communities in Lincolnshire have raised much needed charitable funds following an event earlier this summer.
Residents at Wintern Court in Gainsborough and Rooks Close in Saxilby came together to raise money for the Make a Wish Foundation.
The relationship between the two communities came about when a Wintern Court community representative reached out to Brenda Coles who represents residents at Rooks Close to see if by joining forces they could make a difference in their local communities.
The result was an impressive £421 raised for the children’s charity following a charity lunch held at Wintern Court.
Chris Pinson-Bradley, our Community Engagement Manager said : “It is both heartwarming and humbling to hear of such lovely stories as this one in our local communities. We are delighted the residents have come together so selflessly to raise money for such a worthwhile charity.”
The Make a Wish Foundation is a charity that makes life changing wishes come true for children with critical illnesses; more than 60,000 children in the UK have been diagnosed with a critical condition, changing their lives and the lives of their families forever. Make a Wish empowers a child with the chance to choose a wish that is unique to them, when so much else has been decided for them because of their health needs. The wish creates hope, happiness and memories for the whole family to cherish.
Brenda said: “We are delighted with the outcome of the special friendship and bond we have established between residents at Wintern Court and Rooks Close. Being able to come together, have fun and raise money for such a fabulous charity at the same time has been such an experience and we would like to thank all those who supported the event. We look forward to organising other events in the future. Special thanks go to Maureen Robinson, Angela Clarke and Jean and Mark Hobson from Wintern Court.”
Photo caption: l to r, Brenda Cole, Phil Hammond Mark Hobson and Jean Hobson.