Help end of life care - Help Rowcroft Hospice

Hello, my name is Natasha. First of all thank you for showing an interest in my blog. You may have heard of Rowcroft Hospice before, for those who haven’t – they are a great cause that helps and supports people with terminal illnesses as well as their friends and family. Their main aim is “To take care further; demonstrating compassion and humanity in providing relief from symptoms, pain and stress of a serious illness even if it is incurable and to improve the quality of life for the patient, friends and family.” I recently learned about Rowcroft and the amazing work they do there, that is why I chose it as my charity.

Rowcroft Hospice is based in Torquay but provides care across 300 square miles of South Devon. Rowcroft relies on donations for over 70% of its funding. Even though it relies heavily on donation it also helps to raise money by setting up charity events - lots of money is raised through these charity events, they include events such as; Skydiving, Rowcroft Sleep Walk and The Rowcroft Big Bake. However Rowcroft always need more charitable donations as the current yearly costs for all the hospice’s services stand at over £7.5 million. Rowcroft receives less than a quarter of this from the NHS, leaving the hospice needing to raise £16,000 each day, 365 days a year, to provide its vital services.

Why Should You Care?
If you or someone you knew needed their services they would be there willingly to help. It is really important that people keep donating so that they will always be there for people who need intense round the clock care. Even if you don’t need Rowcroft’s services it could make a great impact on the community if they weren’t there to care for people with terminal illnesses.

How Could You Help?
You can take part in their charity events; Rowcroft Skydive, Sleep Walk, Colour Rush etc.
Simply donate some money via their website or their hospice in Torquay.
As well as donating money you can donate things like; clothes , furniture, toys, games, books, cd’s, dvd’s  etc. to any of their charity shops. You can also buy things from charity shops as well.
It’s so easy to donate money or get involved, so please support Rowcroft.
For information or to donate go to www.rowcrofthospice.co.uk

Thank you again for taking time to read my blog. Please post your response to a few of these questions and anything else you might want to add. It would be really helpful if you could state your country or hometown (if you don’t live in the UK).

• Have you heard of Rowcroft Hospice before? Did you know what work they do?
• Do you feel more informed about Rowcroft Hospice after reading my blog?
• Would you consider supporting Rowcroft hospice by:

• Taking part in some of their charity events; Rowcroft skydive, the big bake, dine@mine etc.
• Donating money
• Donating; clothes, furniture, toys, games etc.
• Would you tell friends or family members about Rowcroft Hospice?
• Anything else you want to add?

Thank you again
Natasha