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Local businesses asked to back Hospice festive light appeal

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A charity based in Mapperley is to dedicate a ‘light night’ to local businesses in the area who back their latest campaign.

Nottinghamshire Hospice is hoping to raise £300 over the festive period to help fund vital care and support services for local people with terminal and life limiting illnesses.

Over the festive period the hospice will be lighting up the tower at their premises on Woodborough Road every night and will dedicate it to one of the businesses who supports their latest campaign.

Every year Nottinghamshire Hospice has to raise £2.7 million to provide palliative care across the county – that’s over £7,000 a day.

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Access to Day Therapy, Hospice at Home and Bereavement services is free of charge and is only made possible through the generous support of the community.

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Jo Polkey, Clinical Services Manager at Nottinghamshire Hospice said: “Our nurses provide care, respite and emotional support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in people’s homes.

“Care overnight in someone’s home will allow the whole family to get a good night’s sleep, meaning they can continue to support their loved one through this difficult time.”

Willmott Dixon Construction is one of the firms backing the hospice’s campaign.

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Community engagement manager, Hannah Keefe, said: “We are delighted to be working with Nottinghamshire Hospice on their Light up a Night Campaign.

“Through a series of different fundraising efforts involving our local office staff and site team we will be sure to hit the target whilst getting in the Christmas spirit to help support this fantastic cause”.

To find out how you can take part in Light up a Night, email fundraising@nottshospice.org or call 0115 910 1008.

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