Lbs 4 £s Success
Banana and blueberry Belgian waffles – just one of the tasty treats served up during an East Cheshire Hospice health drive. Sharing recipes, weight loss tips and new walking routes were all part of Lbs 4 £s, the Hospice’s 12-week fitness programme. The initiative has raised £2,055 so far with the waffles earning Emma Machin […]
Leek United Matches Donations
Leek United Building Society is coming to the rescue of East Cheshire Hospice by supporting its appeal for help. The building society – a long-standing supporter of the Hospice – has launched a fundraising campaign among staff and members of the public. It will match every pound donated up to a maximum donation of £30,000 […]
Finley’s Fundraising on Foot!
Donations to the Hospice since it was forced to cancel fundraising events have passed the £100,000 mark. We would like to thank the public for their overwhelming response after revealing we would lose £1m in income due to the national emergency. However we urge the public to ‘keep up the good work’ with its efforts. […]
Heather Broadbent Home For Now
Heather Broadbent has vowed to complete her round-the-world sailing adventure even though she is now back home on dry land. The Clipper 2019-20 Round the World Yacht Race was suspended last month after reaching the Philippines because of the coronavirus pandemic. Heather’s log book showed she had travelled 27,800 nautical miles and was past the […]
Stay In And Go All Out!
Running, cycling, baking, dancing or singing…examples of activities that will help East Cheshire Hospice during the virus crisis. The Hospice is urging the public to join its Virtual Challenge – which has the slogan ‘stay in and go all out’ – as it tries to raise £1m. Individuals and groups are encouraged to visit its […]
Carl’s £1M Campaign Kicks Off
Footballers and celebrities have received a plea for help from a prominent supporter of East Cheshire Hospice. Carl Lamptey, from Macclesfield, wants wealthy residents to help solve a funding dilemma facing the Hospice. Carl Lamptey and wife  Sarah who was a patient at East Cheshire Hospice in 2014. He has spoken from the heart after […]
Society launches campaign to raise £60,000 for local charities
Leek United Building Society has launched a campaign to raise £60,000 for three local charities whose funding has been hit by the coronavirus outbreak. The Society is asking for donations from its staff and members of the public and will match every pound donated up to a maximum donation from the Society of £30,000. […]
East Cheshire Hospice on BBC North West and ITV Granada
This week, news teams from both the BBC and ITV have been filming at or in contact with the Hospice. As the UK is currently encouraged to stay indoors and practice social distancing, many Hospice fundraising events among other things have been cancelled or postponed, leading to a significant loss in funding. In the segment […]
What Women Want Continue Fundraising For The Hospice
The drinks flow freely when the What Women Want girls are together. Raising £300,000 for East Cheshire Hospice over a dozen years is thirsty work. It’s hard work too, so having fun is key for Jayne Carter, Julie Barnes, Elaine Burgess, Jo Millward and Jill Harding, all from Macclesfield. The girls enjoying one of their […]
Lucy is a Challenge Champion!
Lucy Coppack is taking part in #ChallengeEastCheshire this year and absolutely smashing it! Lucy was ready to run the Wilsmlow Half Marathon at the weekend… until it got cancelled! But that didn’t stop Lucy as she decided to brave the weather and run it on her own anyway! At a time when so many of […]