Reef TV are making a third series of the BBC1 programme 'Trash to Cash', that involves people raising money for charities and good causes across the UK.
The show will help people recycle, refurbish and repair the clutter in their homes in order to raise money for themselves and a good cause of their choice. Half of the money they raise will be for a personal project, and the other half will be donated to charity. The producers of the show have approached Help the Hospices and asked whether the friends and supporters of any local hospices would like to be involved in the show, to raise funds for the hospice they support.
The TV team will help them sell anything and everything that they no longer need, with a team of experts who help to make money by selling items through newspaper ads, local dealers, scrap merchants, salvage yards, auctions and a garage sale.
If you know someone whose home is crammed with clutter and would be happy to donate half of the money they raise to charity please contact Hannah from our fundraising team on 01229 580305 or email hannah@stmaryshospice.org.uk
The series will be filmed throughout August and September and we are trying to find people to take part as soon as possible!
Spectators at the Hospice Heroes cross-country fund-raiser would have been forgiven for thinking Christmas had come early.
That's because one of the runners turned up as Santa Claus. But the outfit was not enough to earn the man the prize for best fancy dress. Instead that gong went to Keith Muldoon, who dressed as a caveman.
The event held on Saturday 15 August at Hawcoat Sports Club in Barrow was the first men-only, 5k fun run held by St Mary's but attracted some 90 entries.
David Fulford was first home in 19 minutes 16 seconds. Peter Savage was only a few strides behind and took second place. Ashton Coward came third.
The honour for most money raised went to Ross Taylor, who brought in £580.
Hospice fund-raising manager Zoe Guest said they decided on a fund-raising run for the men with fancy dress optional. She said "We have a ladies' Walk to Remember at night and thought this would be a good idea. It has been a succeess and we'll sit down, as we always do after an event, and have a look at the format for next year."
The hospice is BAE's main charity. As well as shipyard workers, the entrants included some whose relatives have been comforted by hospice care. Refreshments were laid on at the sports club.
With thanks to North West Evening Mail for use of article.
To view all of the photographs from the event please click here.
St Mary's is an independent, charitable, voluntary body funded mainly by the generosity of the community for the community. Founded in 1989 by public subscription, St Mary’s is the dedicated provider of comprehensive supportive and palliative care for people with life-limiting conditions in South Cumbria.
Reef TV are making a third series of the BBC1 programme 'Trash to Cash', that involves people raising money for charities and good causes across the UK.
