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The Hospice Big Bash 2022

When the Fundraising Team at the Hospice were doing their planning obviously Cake had to figure somewhere….and quite frankly who doesn’t love a social or get together with family, friends and colleagues especially in support of Hospice of the Valleys. Can you join us anytime this September and organise your very own Big Bash event.

It’s been a tough couple of years for so many so what better time to safely now organise a get together or your own choosing. You could host a Coffee Morning, After work drinks, Quiz, Bingo or a BBQ all you have to do is decide what kind of Big Bash you want to host, tell everyone you know all about it and have a great time all while raising money for a worthy cause.

Info and Inspiration for Party Planning

Decide what kind of party/get together to host. You could have a traditional coffee morning, Prosecco & Pj’s, Gin and Jammies, Cocktail Night or even turn an upcoming birthday, event or anniversary into an amazing Hospice Big Bash fundraiser!
Let us know what you are doing so we can help you get your Big Bash off to a flying start, we have included here downloadable bunting that you can print off to help decorate your venue, we can supply balloons and a collection tin and make sure you have the resources you need.
Set a date, time and venue: At your home, in a community hall, at your place of work; wherever you decide to host your party just send an email or invitations out at least two weeks in advance so you can get a good idea of numbers.
Decide on how you’ll raise the money – You could either charge people a set amount for attending or ask for a donation. You could also raise more by doing a raffle or a tombola, quiz or competition.
Sit down, relax, catch up with friends and enjoy your Hospice Big ‘Bash’!

Don’t forget to get in touch and let us know what you’re doing and when. Our fundraising team is always on hand to provide advice, resources and support to make your fundraising as effortless as possible. You can either contact the fundraising team via phone on 01495 717277 or by emailing: fundraising@thehospiceofthevalleys.com

Getting your money to us….The After Party!

After your event (and after you’ve had a well-earned rest) all you have to do is contact a member of the fundraising team using the details above and we can arrange the most convenient way of paying in your money, whether that’s picking up a collection tin, sending a cheque, making a card payment over the phone, or making a donation online – it’s completely up to you! We have also set up a Campaign Just Giving Page https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/bigbash22

that you can donate your fundraising to or you have the option of setting up your own page.

We hope that we’ve made it as easy as possible to host a Hospice Big Bash, if you have any questions or need additional support then please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Julie Williams, Business & Community Fundraising Manager or one of our friendly team members.

Tania’s Story

My involvement with the Hospice began almost thirty years ago, when my Mum to whom I was extremely close, was diagnosed with breast cancer. We were visited and supported by Dr Lamerton and Jayne Medlicot, who founded the Hospice. They cared for mam so well and always kept us informed of what was going on. Mum sadly passed away in 2009 after being diagnosed with secondary cancer in the bones. As a family, we had so much support from the Hospice and nothing was ever too much trouble.

Nine months after Mum died, my Dad was diagnosed with Bowel Cancer and once again was referred to the Hospice, knowing the care that we had already received we had no hesitation in the Hospice being involved. Whist still reeling from the loss of my Mum and now Dad’s illness my husband suffered a massive heart attack at home and passed away suddenly. Still grieving for Mum at one point I felt so confused and wasn’t sure who I was grieving for! I didn’t know if I was coming or going and emotionally felt drained. Again the Hospice were there at my side, I was given so much support, love and reassurance, I knew they were there for me and it was a lovely feeling.

Unbelievably just a few years later my daughter Kerry was diagnosed with breast cancer and died just a year later age 34. I was totally devastated, losing a child is the hardest thing any parent could go through. However, I worked hard to stay strong for my grandson who was only 14 and my dad who was still battling on. Once again, the Hospice were there to help. My Grandson was finding it very hard to cope but thanks to the counselling from the Family Support Team, he’s in a much better place. Kerry would be proud of him and the man he has become – he’s even training to become a nurse himself!

Dad passed away in 2018 and this opened the floodgates once again, it really hit me hard. I knew I could not cope and so turned to the Hospice for support. In my first session with Jonathan the social worker, I cried for the whole three hours. With each session things started to get easier and after such a sad time, he has helped me pull out all the good memories of my family.

It still hurts of course, but I am getting there and I want to move forward. One of the ways I’ll be doing this will be by remembering everyone I’ve lost this Christmas via the Hospice’s Light up a Life campaign. I’ll be dedicating a light on their virtual Christmas tree to each of my family members and writing a message to go with it.

I will be forever grateful to all the staff at the Hospice for the care and support they have given me and my family over the last thirty years. I really do not know how people would manage if they didn’t have the Hospice to turn to.

Tania’s Story

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