Woodlands Adopted as Merseyrail Charity of the Year 2010!
We are delighted to advise that Merseyrail has adopted Woodlands Hospice as their chosen Charity of the Year for 2010. To get the adoption ‘on track’ we received a very generous donation of £10,000 presented during a recent visit to the Hospice by Merseyrail representatives and was accepted on behalf of the Hospice by one of our patients Mr. Roy Woosey.
Colin Smith, Chief Executive of Woodlands Hospice said: “The adoption of the Hospice by Merseyrail, a very well known and prestigious organisation is a wonderful gift in this our 14th Anniversary year. The support of Merseyrail will not only be of great benefit financially but will help us to raise awareness about the Hospice in the Community which both organisations serve. Understandably many people only think of Woodlands when they, a relative or a friend are in need of the Hospice. However, the value of Woodlands was recently summarised by a lady whose friend was cared for here.
“My friend had the best care possible delivered with compassion and expertise. I know she would like me to tell you how invaluable the Hospice care was to her”.
Bart Schmeink, Managing Director of Merseyrail said: "We are delighted that Woodlands Hospice has been chosen by our staff to be our Charity of the Year 2010. At Merseyrail we aim to be a socially responsible, community minded employer and service provider. We are continually striving to improve our involvement within the local communities of Merseyside and with their people. Myself and the team at Merseyrail hope that during 2010 we can help to raise significant funds and awareness to help Woodlands Hospice to continue its fantastic work long into the future on Merseyside!."
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Woodlands 2009 Light up a Life Appeal is Launched!
Christmas is a time for thinking about special people in our lives or remembering loved ones.
Why not give thanks for the special people in your life, living or deceased, by dedicating a light on our Christmas Trees to them? Your light/s can then shine out in the darkness, a symbol of your love for them.
Click here to go to the Light up a Life Page.
The Official Turf Cutting
On 9th November 2007 the turf cutting ceremony took place on the site of the new Inpatient Facility at Woodlands Hospice. The event was attended by local MP's, volunteers, the Chairman of the Trust and the Northwest Sales Manager for Redrow with 'Woody' the Hospice Mascot in attendance.
Joe Benton MP, Ken Hoskisson, Chairman and colleagues from Redrow chat with patients attending day therapy.
Ken Hoskisson, Chairman thanks the Northwest Sales Manager, for Redrow's support and generous contribution to the scheme. The new building is expected to be finished towards the end of 2008 and open to patient at the beginning of 2009.
