A WYRE FOREST charity hospice has celebrated 55 years of providing care to people living with limiting illness and bereavement in the region.
KEMP hospice has become a dedicated day hospice facility in Kidderminster and relies on £1.7million donations each year to keep services going.
Caroline Beech chief executive at KEMP Hospice said: “We are incredibly proud to be the Wyre Forest Hospice, and it’s wonderful that we can celebrate this exciting milestone as we reach our 55-year anniversary.
“Earlier in the Summer we got together with as many of the team as we could and enjoyed a delicious BBQ, the food for which was very generously donated by local supplier Sessions of Worcestershire.
“It was such a joy to take some time to share the occasion with the team and reflect on how our services have continually grown and developed to serve the needs of our community.”
Jayne Sargeant, head of fundraising and communications said the charity still have a full programme of events, including the Emerald Ball.
The ball is being held on October 19 at Hartlebury Castle, it is sponsored by Trueline Productions Ltd.
Luke Welling, Director of Trueline Products added: “We are truly honoured to sponsor the 55th celebrations and continue our support of such an incredible cause.
“KEMP Hospice is a shining light in our community, and the compassionate care they provide holds a very special place in the hearts of our Trueline family.”
Other fundraising events include the annual Light Up a Life event, a Firewalk and Santa Skydive.
The flagship Santa Fun Run also returns on December 1.
Visit: kemphospice.org.uk/events for more information.
