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Last month’s 30 runs in 30 days has raised £16,000 for Les Bourgs Hospice – enough money to enable them to upgrade and replace essential patient handling equipment used in direct patient care.
More than 350 islanders took part in the Appleby sponsored fundraiser which challenged participants to run 30 minutes every day for 30 days. So far, £16,000 has been raised.
‘Finding the energy and motivation to run every day for 30 days is much harder than people imagine it will be and we know that many are spurred on by the sponsorship money promised to them by family, friends and colleagues. It’s simply amazing that people are willing to challenge themselves to help others,’ said fundraising administrator for Les Bourgs Hospice Trish De Carteret.
‘Every year, we need to raise more than £1 million to cover the costs of providing care to islanders with life limiting illnesses. The money raised by this year’s 30 runs in 30 days is enough to pay for equipment needed by our nurses for moving patients in and out of bed. This is essential for the happiness and wellbeing of our patients. ‘
Stuart Harrison, business development director at Appleby, which has sponsored the event every year since it started in 2014, said the amount raised showed how important people felt the hospice was.
‘I moved to Guernsey in the summer and it wasn’t long before I heard about Les Bourgs Hospice and the amazing work they do. It’s clear from how many people are prepared to take on the 30/30 challenges that the charity holds a special place in islanders’ hearts. Appleby’s support was a small part of what is a huge effort by so many to raise thousands of pounds,’ he said.
All of Les Bourgs Hospice’s 30/30 challenges will be held again in 2017.
