End-of-life charity Marie Curie is on the lookout for people in Bath to give a few hours of their time to help volunteer during its annual Christmas appeal.
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Marie Curie believes everyone experiencing death, dying or bereavement should be able to have the best Christmas possible, which is why it is encouraging people across Bath to don a festive hat and take to the city centre to help raise much-needed funds.
The charity is dependent on public donations so that nurses and healthcare professionals can provide hospice care, whatever the illness, in the comfort of home.
Marie Curie helps people with any illness they are likely to die from, including Alzheimer’s, and other forms of dementia, heart, liver, kidney and lung disease, motor neurone disease, Parkinson’s, and advanced cancer.
The money raised also funds the charity’s free support line and webchat, which is available to anyone with an illness they’re likely to die from and those close to them.
It offers practical and emotional support on everything from symptom management and day-to-day care to financial information and bereavement support.
Over the next five years, Marie Curie aims to double the number of people across the UK being cared for and supported in homes, hospices and through its free information and support services.
Hannah Drury, Marie Curie Community Fundraiser for Bath, said: “During our Great Daffodil Appeal, the generous folk of Bath donated just over £730 and we were incredibly grateful to have 16 volunteers help us raise these much-needed funds.
“Christmas can be challenging for many, and we know many homes are affected by the cost of living.
“We appreciate every donation, of any size. For families experiencing dying, death, or bereavement, Christmas can often feel overwhelming, so we want to make sure our services are there to spread care, comfort, and joy for even more people this Christmas.
“We will be collecting at Bath Christmas Markets on Friday 24th November. If you are interested in helping us, we’d love to hear from you!
“Volunteering is a great way to meet new people in your local area, and to help get you into the Christmas spirit.”
To find out more about how you can get involved, visit mariecurie.org.uk/collect or contact your local Community Fundraiser, Hannah on 07753 258937 or email [email protected].
To donate to Marie Curie’s Christmas Appeal, visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/christmas.
