Martin House Children’s Hospice is hosting a 36-hour give campaign in Wetherby, launching this Sunday (28th September), in a bid to raise £360,000 towards "the build," a £21.9 million redevelopment project of the hospice.
During the crucial fundraising window, every pound donated will be doubled thanks to match-funders — meaning supporters can make twice the impact on the future of children’s hospice care.
Clair Holdsworth, CEO of Martin House, said the campaign was a vital step in completing the project:
“The public support we’ve received since launching THE BUILD has been nothing short of inspiring, and we appreciate every single penny donated to our incredible cause.
Advances in medicine mean more children and young people with life-shortening conditions are living for longer and with increasingly complex needs. Our building, facilities and services must continuously evolve to meet these needs.
We’re asking the amazing people of Yorkshire to join us in the 36 Hour Give, helping us reach our target and complete this essential £21.9m project.”
The 36 -hour give will be officially launched this Sunday (28th September) at Wetherby Town hall, bringing together supporters, community members and special guests, including Emmerdale cast members and the Mayor of Wetherby, Connor Mulhall.
Backing for the campaign has also come from Leeds United and the charity’s ambassador, Sir Gareth Southgate, who said:
“Your support and generosity during the 36 hour give will have double the impact on the children, young people, and their families across Yorkshire that use our much-needed services.
Only with your help can we achieve an outstanding result for Martin House Children’s Hospice and the people we support.”
Headline sponsor Haribo UK continues to play a key role in "the Build," providing funding and visibility.
Jon Hughes, managing director at Haribo UK and Ireland, said:
“As a proud Yorkshire business, it’s been a privilege to support Martin House as headline sponsor of THE BUILD. Now in its 17th year, our partnership with the charity continues to create special moments of childlike happiness for families in West Yorkshire.
We’ve already seen that Martin House and THE BUILD can transform lives, and the addition of the hydrotherapy pool will be a powerful step forward, bringing comfort, relief, and moments of joy to those who need it most.”
Martin House is encouraging the public to take part in any way they can — from hosting fundraising events, to tackling a continuous 36-hour challenge, or becoming a Martin House ‘Champion’ to spread the word.
Every donation made between 28th and 29th September will take the hospice a step closer to completing its state-of-the-art redevelopment in Boston Spa, ensuring families across Yorkshire continue to receive the best possible care and support.
For more information, or to get involved, click here.
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