There are hundreds of different ways you can raise money for the Douglas Macmillan Hospice, whether it’s organising a quiz or karaoke night, sponsored walks or silences, but we suggest you keep it simple and choose something you think you’ll enjoy.

Over the past 6 months, we have had a variety of fundraising activity by our local supporters.

Robert Fearn raised £8,000 by holding a Black Tie Event

Firemen from Longton Fire Station had a sponsored bike ride from Blackpool to the Eiffel Tower and raised almost £3,500

Kinders Ltd raised a sparkling £1,500 from a firework display

Jill Hamilton & Selena Kearvell braved the Highland Endurance for over £1,500 sponsorshop money

Another brave supporter, Jean Greenhalgh raised £700 climbing Mount Kilimanjaro

Samantha Clennell ran not just one, but FIVE half marathons to bring in almost £700

Peter Jones had his head shaved to raise £400

For those of you that prefer more serene methods of raising funds...

Janet Britton held a Wine, Canapes and Stocking Fillers Night which contributed over £1,000 to the hospice

Mrs J Cotton and the Hollins Grange Residents had a Coffee Morning and raised over £250

You can even raise money by doing nothing. If you are having a birthday, wedding or anniversary celebration, ask your guests for donations instead of gifts. That's what Bryan Carnes MBE, Alan Hargreaves, Mr & Mrs Ellis, Sarah Hevey and Christopher Johnson did.
Together, they raised approximately £1,500

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