Fundraising lunch raises over £7,000 for Pontefract Prince of Wales Hospice
A fundraising event has raised more than £7,000 for hospice care in Pontefract and will fund around two weeks of specialist patient support.
The Prince of Wales Hospice confirmed that its first Celebrating Ladies Spring Luncheon brought in £7,124.
The event took place on Friday, March 6 at Darrington Golf Club and brought together women from across the community for an afternoon of dining and fundraising.
Emma Thwaite, community and partnership fundraiser, said: “The first Ladies Spring Luncheon was a beautiful celebration of community, generosity and women supporting women.
"From the inspiring speakers to the warm conversations around each table, the whole event felt incredibly uplifting.
"We are so thankful to everyone who came along and helped make it such a memorable afternoon, and knowing the event has funded two full weeks of specialist patient care makes it even more meaningful.”
Guests were served a two-course lunch provided by The Caring Kitchen, alongside welcome drinks and a programme of speakers and entertainment.
Model and advocate Rachel Peru delivered a talk on body confidence, while television presenter and hospice patron Christine Talbot hosted the event.
Live music from Raea Music featured during the afternoon, with local businesses including Twinkle Events Company, Eadie Beadies and Michelle’s Flowers supporting the event’s styling.
A raffle also contributed to the total raised.
The total is enough to fund approximately two weeks of specialist care for patients.
The hospice, based in Pontefract, provides specialist care for people with life-limiting illnesses across the Five Towns area and relies on fundraising to cover a significant proportion of its running costs.