How you can help spread some Christmas spread cheer to people in Lancashire hospitals this year
Can you help spread some festive cheer for patients spending Christmas in hospital?
While the festive season is a time of joy and celebration for many, for patients in hospital it can be a challenging period away from the comforts of home, family, and friends.
Hope and Mind at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) is calling on local communities to help bring a little Christmas magic to those in their care -from babies in the Mother and Baby Unit to older people in dementia wards - through the Hope and Mind Christmas Gift Appeal.
Julie-Anne Weaver, Fundraising Manager at Hope and Mind at LSCFT said: “Christmas can be a challenging time for many people especially those who find themselves in hospital, so we want to spread some festive cheer and help our patients feel loved and valued. Whether you give a monetary donation so we can purchase suitable gifts or donate your own unwrapped gift every donation is appreciated and helps spread joy at this traditional time of giving.”
Whether you choose to make a monetary donation or donate items such as toys for babies, colouring sets for young patients, or toiletries, socks, and slippers for adults –together we can bring smiles at this traditional time of sharing.
How to donate
You can support the Hope and Mind Christmas Gift Appeal by donating online or if you are considering a gift in kind or to arrange a drop off then please contact the Charity team by emailing [email protected] or call 07779457117.
The final date for dropping off gifts is Thursday, December 18. Please do not take gifts direct to hospital locations, all drop offs must be arranged via the charity team.