HOSPICE TEAM ALL SET TO MAKE A SPLASH FOR CHARITY

A group of colleagues at Trinity Hospice are going to great lengths to raise funds for their dedicated children’s hospice, Brian House.

Swimming lengths, that is, as the team – called Brian House Hospice Heroes – is just weeks away from taking part in the Lytham St Annes Lions Swimarathon, which returns later this month after threeyears and is raising money for Brian House along with the Bone Cancer Research Trust.

Trinity’s team of nine, including a non-swimming captain, will take to the pool on Sunday 29th January and will have an hour to swim in relay to achieve as many lengths as possible. By the end of the day, their total will be added to those of other teams taking part.

Trinity’s Medical Director, Dr Gill Au, said she was looking forward to getting in the pool and supporting her fellow teammates.

“We’re all so excited to be working together in such a different way to help raise vital funds for our children’s hospice,” she said.

“It’s lovely that we have some really varied roles coming together for this swimming challenge, including clinical, fundraising, governance and kitchen staff. And we’re all raring to go to raise as much as we can for our children and young people’s service.”

Half of the money raised through the event will be donated to Brian House and used to buy specialist sensory equipment for children and young people who are living with life-threatening and lifelimiting conditions.

The Brian House Hospice Heroes are also doing their own fundraising to further boost funds.

Fundraising Assistant Lucy Worthington, who also forms part of Brian House Hospice Heroes, said: “We’re absolutely delighted that the Lytham St Annes Lions have chosen to support Brian House, along with the Bone Cancer Research Trust, through this event.

“Every penny raised for our charity means so much to us. Play can be challenging for the children who need our care. Not all toys are appropriate for our children, many of whom have very complex health needs; some aren’t able to pick up small pieces, others can’t see clearly.

“That’s why sensory equipment means so much to us here at Brian House. It gives our children the chance to experience play through new sounds, bright lights and touch sensations.

“It gives them the opportunity to play and have fun, as all children should.”

Joining Dr Au and Lucy in the Brian House Hospice Heroes are IPU Senior Nurse Nicola Potter and her son Ryan with friend Emily Lowe, Quality and Governance Lead Jo Nicholls and her daughter Amelia, Head Chef Ian Benville and Database and Donor Care Manager Vicki Costigan. To sponsor them, visit www.justgiving.com/ brianhousehospiceheroes