A Christmas tree collection event in Lancashire raised more than £31,000 for Trinity Hospice. Over 100 volunteers collected 1,960 trees across the Fylde Coast, with donations made for each tree collected. The funds raised will support the charity's Hospice at Home service for an entire month.
During one weekend, more than 100 volunteers visited homes across the Fylde Coast to collect Christmas trees. 1,960 were collected in total over three days, with the trees set to be recycled.
A donation was made to Trinity Hospice for every tree that was collected. As a result, more money than ever has been raised - enough to run the charity's Hospice at Home service for an entire month.Sally Insley, head of fundraising , said: “Once again, our team of volunteers and supporters have done an incredible job collecting Christmas trees from across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. And by doing so, they have helped to raise a phenomenal amount for local hospice care.
“A huge thank you to everyone who booked their Christmas tree for collection, making a generous donation while doing so, and our wonderful team of dedicated and passionate volunteers who made this collection happen.
CHRISTMAS TREES FUNDRAISING LANCS HOSPICE CARE RECYCLING
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