Open up your home, office or club for a fun party – and raise money at the same time for people with life-limiting illnesses.
That’s the appeal from The South Bucks Community Hospice which is making ‘House Party’ its major fundraising drive for November.
The charity formally launched the initiative on Saturday at a ‘vibrant’ community open day attended by more than 100 people at its new home, Butterfly House in High Wycombe.
A mixture of local residents, patients and patients’ families flocked to the event, and were given guided tours around the new state-of-the-art building in Totteridge, High Wycombe.
In line with the launch of the House Party campaign, the open day was party-themed, so attendees enjoyed face painting, games and party food.
The hospice is motivating that the whole South Bucks community will rally around during November to make it a fun month of fundraising to remember. Individual fundraising stories will be posted on the charity’s website, and ‘House Party heroes’ will be recognised with publicity if they wish for it.
Residents, schools, clubs and businesses are being urged to hold fun events in their own homes or offices to celebrate the fact that the hospice has just moved to its new home. Parties can be held anywhere and the hospice will provide organisers with support and a pack.
“A House Party can be any type of event really from a dinner party at home to a disco at school or an evening of knitting with tea and biscuits,” said Senior Fundraising Manager Becca Braithwaite. “The key is enjoyment while raising vital funds, however, small or large, for people who really need it.”
Becca added: “Saturday’s open day was a truly vibrant event and there was a great atmosphere. We trust it’s the start of something big to come in the way of house parties in the area.”
Hospice Chief Executive Officer Jo Woolf said: “Less than 3% of our gross income is from statutory sources, so it’s essential that initiatives such as this succeed for our patients,” But at the same time, we are hoping the public really get into the party mood on our behalf and have a great time.”
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