Marie Curie urges people in Newry to take part in some festive fundraising this Christmas

Whether it’s taking the plunge with a jolly dip in the sea, making gingerbread for a festive bake sale, bringing some sparkle to the working day with a ‘deck your desk’ competition or offering your gift-wrapping services to those who find it a chore - every penny will help Marie Curie deliver quality care to those who need it most.

When signing up, festive fundraisers will also get everything they need to help make their fundraiser a success – from posters and social media graphics to invitations and ‘fundraising in-memory’ cards.

The charity is dependent on fundraising and public donations so that Marie Curie Nurses and healthcare professionals can provide expert hospice care, whatever the illness, in the comfort of people’s homes or at its hospice in Belfast. Marie Curie helps people with any illness they are likely to die from including Alzheimer’s (and other forms of dementia), heart, liver, kidney and lung disease, motor neurone disease, Parkinson’s, and advanced cancer.

Marie Curie also provides Urgent Hospice Care at Home (also known as Rapid Response) and Companions who provide the emotional and practical support you want – at home, in hospital or over the phone.

Phil Kane, Marie Curie Community Fundraiser for Newry said: “Christmas is a time of celebration, but it can be a difficult time for people living with a terminal illness and those close to them, or for people who have been bereaved.

“By holding a festive fundraiser for Marie Curie, you can help bring care, comfort and joy to even more people living with a terminal illness, at home, in our hospices, or over the phone.”

“Our team of fundraisers and I have a nice list of ideas to make sure yule be inspired to get fundraising - and we’ll help you every step of the way. So, if you’re keen to do something meaningful in the lead up to Christmas - whatever the idea, we’d love to hear from you!”

To find out more about how you can give care, comfort and joy this Christmas visit mariecurie.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise or contact your local Community Fundraiser, Phil Kane on [email protected] or 02890 882060.

For more ways to support Marie Curie’s Christmas Appeal, visit: mariecurie.org.uk/christmas