A staggering £5,550 has been raised in Braithwell, near Doncaster for three local hospices.
The money, split equally, was presented to St John’s Hospice, Doncaster; The Rotherham Hospice and Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, near Rotherham, at this week’s Sunday service on behalf of the St James’ Church charity.
Over the past two years the money has been raised at monthly coffee mornings organised by Joan Addenbrooke and Christine Fish. Funds were also raised by generous donations and the contribution from the harvest festival auction.
Joan, the verger at St James Church, said: “Our community and beyond are wonderful. They have helped to raise so much money for such worthy causes.”
Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones, also attended the presentation. She said: “It’s amazing how much people in Braithwell and beyond have raised. This money can now go to the three local hospices. I am so delighted.”
Jenny Baynham, Fundraising Manager for Your Hearts and Minds Charity, which raises money for our St John’s Hospice, said: “It is an amazing achievement to raise so much money. On behalf of us at St John’s Hospice, Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice and Rotherham Hospice, I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who helped to raise such a fabulous amount.”
Published: May 14, 2025