Virtual quiz to help charities
Leek United Building Society is hosting a virtual quiz as part of a campaign to raise £60,000 for three local charities affected by the coronavirus crisis.
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Thank you for Cake and Care
A project which makes sure that terminally-ill patients at an adult hospice aren’t isolated during the coronavirus pandemic has received a huge boost, thanks to Foundation Derbyshire and the National Emergencies Trust (NET).
Hot meals for nurses and key workers
A popular Derby restaurant is delivering free hot meals to key workers at a local hospice as they continue to provide an invaluable service during the coronavirus pandemic.
Devoted hospice nurses continue caring during pandemic
Whilst the general public are being advised to remain at home and to stay safe, the Treetops Hospice at Home Service continues to work hard to provide vital end of life care and support to terminally-ill patients in their own homes.
Camp-out challenge smashes fundraising target
A teenager from Borrowash is two weeks into a month-long camp-out in his garden and has raised almost three times his original fundraising target for local hospice Treetops.
Gillotts shows and receives some coronavirus kindness
A Nottinghamshire funeral firm has handed over £500 to help local charity Treetops Hospice Care survive the coronavirus outbreak – just days after it took delivery of vital PPE clothing from two kind-hearted local firms.
10yr old’s fundraising plans on hold
10yr old Owen Garton had big plans for the May Bank Holiday. He was going to sell his toys to raise money for Treetops at their Car Boot Sale, but his simple act of kindness is now on hold.
‘Cake and Care’ lifeline for terminally-ill patients
A knock at the front door signals a lifeline for 91yr old Betty these days – the Treetops ‘Cake and Care’ team have delivered their goodies.
Treetops thrilled to join this summer’s Derby Ram Trail
Visitors to this summer’s Derby Ram Trail will be able to enjoy a unique Ram sponsored by Treetops Hospice Care, the city’s local hospice.
Treetops first in UK with Makaton-friendly status
Local charity Treetops Hospice Care has become the first adult hospice in the country to be awarded Makaton-friendly status, enabling staff and volunteers to better communicate with patients and their families.