Saint Michael's Hospice is encouraging people to 'go purple' and support the charity for Hospice Care Week.
Saint Michael's Hospice is encouraging people to 'go purple' and support the charity for Hospice Care Week. The week, organised by Hospice UK, runs from 4th-8th October to raise awareness of the important role hospices play in their communities. And Saint Michael's in Harrogate will be displaying their signature purple colour throughout their community shops and the Victoria Shopping Centre - with the hope that people, organisations, and businesses will join in.
Saint Michael’s chief executive Tony Collins said:
"This is a great opportunity to get creative and have fun whilst raising funds to ensure Saint Michael’s can continue to help local people living with terminal illness and bereavement.
"We hope that as many people as possible take part, spread the word and raise money for their local Hospice, so why not encourage your school, college, workplace, organisation or social group to ‘Go Purple’?"
Saint Michael's are encouraging people to have a purple themed day at work, dress in purple for a day, or even host a purple-themed bake sale.
You can also take part in a special, purple-themed quiz, or simply donate to one of the charity’s in-store collectors who will be out and about in various supermarkets.
Tony Collins added:
"The money you raise will brighten the day of someone in your community by ensuring they get the care and support they need at a very difficult time in their lives.
"£100 could help a member of our specialist HOME service provide a package of care for someone affected by terminal illness, helping them remain in the place they feel most safe and comfortable, surrounded by the people and things that matter most."
If you would like to hold a purple-themed fundraiser, register at https://saintmichaelshospice.org/events/go-purple-for-saint-michaels/ or if you have any questions about the campaign, email lturner@saintmichaelshospice.org.
Read more local stories from Your Harrogate here.
Harrogate district scout groups set for parade this weekend
Ripon rugby players crowned Yorkshire champions
First look: The Harrogate Arms Café opens at RHS Harlow Carr
New Head and Deputy appointed at Harrogate primary school
Harrogate SME helps charities raise nearly £7m
Cycling farmer to pass through Harrogate on 1,000-mile charity challenge
Harrogate florist unveils 'Flora' display ahead of Spring Flower Show
Harrogate man reaches Seattle as part of world yacht race
Great Knaresborough Bunny Hunt raises £4,900 for charity
Man dies in HGV collision that causes closure of A1(M)
Former primary school near Ripon set to become a nursery
Everything you need to know about Harrogate Spring Flower Show
Yorkshire Glamping Festival 'Glampfest' returns to Knaresborough
Police seek man following fraud incident at Sainsbury's in Harrogate
Theakston's Brewery continues cricket sponsorship for 15th season
Yorkshire author struck twice by cancer to take part in charity 'Walk for Yorkshire'
Young volunteers needed for library reading challenge
Cold Bath Road restaurant asks for outdoor seating until 11pm
Northern trains named among least reliable in UK
Video game festival is coming to Harrogate
