The Rt. Hon. Philip Hammond MP for Runnymede and Weybridge kindly hosted an exclusive reception for Woking & Sam Beare Hospices at his official residence as Foreign Secretary, to introduce and update some of the Hospices’ supporters about their exciting plans for the new future for hospice care in the heart of Surrey.
Mr Hammond hosted the event at the prestigious property in Carlton Gardens, London and guests in attendance included members of the Hospices’ New Future Appeal Committee, including Chairman and global businessman, Patrick O’Sullivan, local celebrity patron, Michael Aspel, and celebrated figurehead Chris Ingram. Mr Hammond introduced the event before presentations were heard from CEO Nigel Harding, Medical Director Dr Fiona Bailey and Chairman of the committee Patrick O’ Sullivan.
The Hospices’ vision to transform the provision of palliative and end of life care in the local community, through the new state-of-the-art Hospice in Goldsworth Park and the reconfiguration of Sam Beare Hospice was shared with guests, along with an emotional film showing what Hospice care had meant to individuals within the community and why it is essential it will be there for future generations.
Fundraising Development Manager, Amy Sweeting said “We would like to thank MP Philip Hammond for welcoming us and our supporters in to his private residence for this event. We are really excited to be one step closer to our vision for the future of hospice care in Surrey becoming a reality after this week’s reception. It was great to see so many local people who are as passionate about it as we are and we’re thrilled to have the support of our community behind us as we embark on this exciting journey.”
With a loan facility from Woking Borough Council confirmed, a Capital Appeal to Trusts and Foundations and businesses was launched earlier this year to start to share the vision and raise the funds needed to see the project through. As building works progress, the appeal will be broadened to the public to include all the communities in North West Surrey. For more information please visit www.wsbhospices.co.uk
