Stanley fundraiser announces £30,000 target for Wakefield Hospice in honour of late mum
One incredible Stanley woman is aiming to raise £30,000 for Wakefield Hospice before her 30th birthday, in honour of her late mum, Geraldine.
China Milner began fundraising for Wakefield Hospice after her mum, Geraldine Ramsden, sadly passed away from breast cancer nine years ago.
"My mum was amazing, she was a social butterfly and loved going out with her family and friends.” China explained.
Six months after Geraldine passed away, China decided to thank Wakefield Hospice for their support by launching a fundraiser.
She said: "I will forever be in debt to the Hospice for the care they provided.
"The way they looked after my mum in the hospice was more than I could ever thank them for.
"They even looked after me.”
After discussing with staff how much the care would have cost without the hospice, China decided to set her first goal at £18,000.
"For my mum being in there for six weeks it would’ve acquainted to around £18,000 and that’s without the medication and syringe drivers etc." China explained.
"So I made my initial goal £18,000.”
China smashed her initial goal in 2022, which then encouraged her to continue raising money.
Her fundraisers included a charity ball, running challenges and Easter raffles - which have all raised vital funds for the Wakefield charity.
By her 28th birthday, in 2024, she had raised an impressive £28,000.
Now, China wants to continue her amazing fundrasing efforts.
She said: "I decided that this year I wanted to hit £30,000 before I turned 30.”
To reach her goal, she will host a special fundraising evening at Horbury Working Members Club on May 15.
The evening will feature live entertainment, a raffle and an auction with prizes including a Nintendo Switch.
She will also take part in a fundraiser at her local gym on May 10, which will see her take on three back-to-back ‘shred’ classes followed by a coffee morning.
Following the announcement of the ‘30 for 30’ fundraiser, China has thanked her friends, family and the local community for their support.
"The response from the community has been amazing, a lot of people have reached out." She said.
Tickets for the fundrasier can be bought by contacting China, via: [email protected]
To donate, visit: https://www.justgiving.com/page/30kbefore30