Donncha Kearney
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Fundraising for Pilgrims Hospices In East Kent
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In celebration of the 10th year of the Whitstable Community Samba Band, Samba Pelo Mar, we have dedicated 2016 to raising £10,000 for Pilgrims Hospices in memory of our friend and supporter Jon Bird.
Many of us have experienced first-hand the work of the hospices and are aware of the valuable support they provide to patients and their families at a stressful and difficult time. Last year they cared for our friend Jon Bird, who died last summer. A talented artist, film-maker, photographer and cartoonist, Jon's generosity and humour touched the lives of so many of the people he met. He lives on through his work and in our memories.
Jon was a great supporter of the band from its earliest days and his dedication was unwavering. Over the years, he has filmed and photographed us every step of the way. He was always there behind the scenes to offer support, give advice on all things technical, and above all to be a terrific friend! With this fundraising we want to show our love and gratitude to Jon and his family.
You can check out our Facebook page for details of specific events as well as getting progress updates. We'll also be doing what we do best and getting outside to entertain you with our rhythmic samba beats! There are a number of ways you can help with our challenge:
- Make an online donation right here - please remember to add Gift Aid if you're eligible as this increases the value of your donation by 25% at no additional cost to you.
- Text to Donate - Simply text DRUM96 followed by the amount you wish to donate to 70070.
- Come and watch us play at one of our fundraising gigs - we'll have collection tins at the ready and every donation, even if it's just loose change, will help us to reach our target.
- Spread the word - tell other people what we're doing, share our Facebook posts and help us publicise our fundraising events.
It costs £14m to run the three Pilgrims Hospices and provide care for patients with life-limiting illnesses and support for their families. Pilgrims Hospices have to raise £11m of this figure. See below to get an idea of how your donation can really make a difference:
- £10 could pay for a patient's meals for a day
- £20 could provide an hour of nursing care or a physiotherapy session
- £35 could provide a complementary therapy treatment
- £50 could pay for essential nursing supplies
- £100 could pay for therapy sessions for a child coping with the loss of a loved one
- £500 could pay for a hospice bed for a day
- £1000 could pay for a patient to be cared for in their own home
Thank you