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Mulholland Tour de France
Andrew and Douglas are cycling 3,328km in aid of the hospice
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Father and son duo, Douglas (75) and Andrew (45) have set themselves a mammoth task - cycling 3,328km (the distance of the 2022 Tour de France) in memory of Jean Mulholland.
Son of the late Jean, Andrew, said: “Jean was a wife, mum, Gran and a friend to many. She spent her final weeks receiving the best care at St Columba’s Hospice. Our family will be forever grateful to the dedicated and skilled staff who made this time as comfortable and intimate as it could be for her and us.”
The pair have exceeded their original fundraising target of £1,000, raising £1,885 already, having ‘only’ cycled 316km! From everyone at the Hospice, we wish you the best of luck completing the rest of your challenge!
Bill with his hand crafted bird table (£30) and boxes (£10)
Bill's bird boxes
After spending 18 years restoring his 1967 Volkswagen, Bill finally finished it during the first lockdown, making time for a new hobby. He needed a new bird table, and once he’d made one for himself, Bill decided to continue making them to sell in support of the Hospice. Bill said: “It’s quite satisfying to enjoy your hobby and make a small contribution to a tremendously worthy cause.” Bill is always on the lookout for scrap wood planks, so please get in touch with him if you have some to spare, or would like to order your own bird box or table - 07974 155289.
Last year, we told you about Sue who opened her garden to raise money for the Hospice. If you have a garden worth showing off, whatever size it may be, why not support the Hospice through Scotland’s Gardens Scheme. Find out more and sign up here scotlandsgardens.org
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme
Sue Lessels in her garden (Photo provided by East Lothian Courier)
Get Involved!
If you’d like to get involved with fundraising, help out with our community activities or learn more, contact our community fundraisers Hannah and Diane by emailing fund@stcolumbashospice.org.uk or call 0131 551 1381.
