Fundraising has got off to a good start this year with several successful events in Aylsham and further afield. Steph & Wendy’s cake stall raised a magnificent £140.65 and Tim Morgan swam 5km (the third year running that he has swum in aid of Hospice Ethiopia UK) and raised an amazing £1,388. Sue & Jamie enjoyed a warm reception at Horncastle Lions and Rotary club dinner and following their presentation were delighted with over £1,100 being donated.
Upcoming event
1960’s style
Burger ‘n’ Boogie
Saturday 15th June 2019
At
The Mill House, Keswick, Norwich
By kind permission of Lord & Lady Dannatt
in aid of Hospice Ethiopia
2 course meal + dancing+ auction of promises+ raffle from 7pm
Tickets: £35
(£30 early bird bookings before May 1st)
Tickets from: Clare Glenn 01263 734853 or Eventbrite
650km Vietnam cycling trip
Paul Ayers & Olly Carter are cycling 650km from Hanoi (northern Vietnam) to Ho Chi Minh City (southern Vietnam) over 14 days (with 1 overnight train and a few coach transfers, to help cover the huge length of this country). This is all to raise much needed funds for Hospice Ethiopia.
This trip is self funded and they are being helped by “Intrepid Travel” who encourage sustainable tourism (meaning this trip benefits small Vietnamese enterprises along the route – rural food stops, local laundries, small home stays etc.)
Hospice Ethiopia is a charity close to Paul and Olly’s hearts. Nicola, Paul’s sister, is a palliative care advisor based in Ethiopia and works with their Ministry of Health on a voluntary basis. Her accommodation is paid for by a local church, so any donations go straight to those in need!
Please help them by donating what you can afford, large or small. It really will make a huge difference to those in serious need in the last stage of their lives.
This is the link for their Virgin Money fundraising page:
The Aylsham Party
The Aylsham Party on Saturday 14th July was a great success, and overall we raised an amazing £1771. Many thanks to everyone who came – for many this won’t be the first time you’ve supported the hospice, so we are extremely grateful for your ongoing support.
As ever the Gentleman Gits played a fantastic set, which had people dancing until late. There were also many fabulous salads and cakes to choose from so no one went hungry.
Our thanks go to the many people who helped out at the event, from washing up in the kitchen, to baking cakes and manning the bar. We couldn’t do it without you all!
Particular thanks to the Gentleman Gits, Bretts who donated the fruit basket, and John Ennals from FC Gardiner for paying for the Public Liability insurance.
Here are a few photos from the night:
For more photos please visit Flickr
Certificate from Ethiopian government
Hospice Ethiopia UK has received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Ethiopian Ministry of Health for its work in “Supporting the planning and implementation of pain and palliative care services in Ethiopia”. This is a great step forward in the Ethiopian Government recognising the importance and relevance of palliative care.
Without our supporters none of this would have happened. Many thanks to all our donors and helpers.
Hospice Ethiopia videos
Find out more about all the great work the hospice does by watching these videos:
Aylsham Rotary club donation
Aylsham Rotary club has raised an amazing £3000 to pay for Yohanna, a nurse at Hospice Ethiopia, to go to Hospice Africa Uganda in Kampala to study for her diploma in Palliative care.
Yohanna has said the following about this fantastic opportunity:
“My role as a palliative care nurse is to take greater responsibility for patient care and to become a specialist in areas such as pain management, symptom management and psychosocial support. In studying this diploma course in palliative care nursing, I hope that l will be able to make the most of these opportunities as my career develops. I anticipate that this diploma course in palliative care nursing will be the beginning of my lifelong career that will really make a difference in Hospice Ethiopia.”
Sue and Jamie attended a Rotary Club dinner in Aylsham at the Old Forge where Sue was able to update the members and guests about Hospice Ethiopia.
Tim’s sponsored swim
Last year, Tim Morgan raised nearly £3000 last year through a sponsored swim so we’re delighted that he is swimming again in aid of Hospice Ethiopia and this time in shark infested waters…(a lake in Suffolk)!
Tim’s fundraising page can be accessed from the following link:
https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/timmorgan1
Please donate generously.
A car for Hospice Ethiopia
As many of you will be aware, last year the Diocese of Norwich’s Lent Appeal raised a staggering £40,000 to buy a car for Hospice Ethiopia. Due to various difficulties with importing the car, the purchase took longer than expected but it has finally arrived at Hospice Ethiopia in Addis Ababa!
The car will make a massive difference to the staff and patients of Hospice Ethiopia, allowing more people to receive vital palliative care in their own homes. The total amount the diocese raised was £44,724, so we have enough money for 4 years running costs too.
Thank you to everyone who donated so generously to the Lent Appeal.
Hospice Ethiopia Director’s annual report
Click on the link below to read a copy of Ephrem Abathun’s annual report:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/uv9nasu82943h3a/ANNUAL%20REPORT%202017.docx?dl=0
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