Collection raises over £30,000 in one day for Evora Hospice

Evora Hospice is delighted to announce that a total of £30,236.33 was raised through its Big Bucket Collection on Friday, March 20.

A total of 276 volunteers came out in force across the Armagh, Down and Tyrone areas, generously donating their time to support the annual campaign.

Hospice staff are pictured revealing their final total for the annual Big Bucket Collection.

placeholder image — Hospice staff are pictured revealing their final total for the annual Big Bucket Collection.

Voluntary Services Manager, Rosie Teggarty, said: “A heartfelt thank you to all volunteers for your tremendous effort and support with our Hospice Big Bucket Collection – your dedication truly makes a meaningful difference, helping us continue to provide vital care and support to those who need it most.

"With 276 volunteers taking part this year, this equated to 374 volunteer hours for our hospice.”

Street collections took place in Armagh, Banbridge, Benburb, Camlough,Castlewellan, Crossmaglen, Dungannon, Kilkeel, Lurgan, Newry, Portadown, Rathfriland, Richill, and Warrenpoint.

Evora Hospice is thankful to all businesses, venues, volunteers and members of the public who supported the collection in any way, helping to make it another successful Big Bucket campaign.

Every donation and every hour volunteered helps support vital hospice care for local people and families across our communities.

This year, it will cost approximately £6 million to run the hospice, of that, it must raise £4 million, 65% of its total income, through fundraising alone. That’s the equivalent of £335,000 each month, £77,000 each week, or £11,000 every day.