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As a nurse in the army I’ve done my

                                                                                                   fair share of running and jumping, but
                                                                                                   unfortunately those days are now
                                                                                                   behind me.



                                                                                                   Thankfully, there are plenty of people
                                                                                                   in the local community who choose to
                                                                                                   take part in events and fundraising
                                                                                                   activities to help raise the £9 million

                                                                                                   needed each year to run the Hospice.
           “The care, love, and compassion                                                         There’s something for all ages and
           that everyone at Greenwich &                                                            abilities to get involved in.
           Bexley Community Hospice gave
           to my mum still amazes me to
           this day. I will do everything I                                                        Many people are surprised when they
           can to raise money so they can                                                          hear that only a third of the money the
           continue their amazing work”                                                            Hospice needs comes from the NHS;
           - Patient’s daughter                                                                    raising the rest is a huge task every

                                                                                                   year!  The Hospice has a brilliant fund-
                                                                                                   raising team, who together with the

        This is a Local Hero                                                                       support of local businesses, trusts,
                                                                                                   foundations, and local people, do

                                                                                                   amazing things.
        One of the fantastic fundraisers


        who helped support the Hospice                                                             I’m planning on leaving a gift in my
                                                                                                   Will if I can and I pop whatever change

        raise £1.1m last year                                                                      I’m carrying in the donation box.  As
                                                                                                   they say “every little helps!”
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