St Richard’s Hospice will celebrate 40 years of care in Worcestershire at a Grand Gala Dinner on Thursday, 21 March.
Louise Hewett, High Sheriff of Worcester and patron of St Richard’s Hospice, is inviting guests to attend the Gala Dinner which will be hosted in the magnificent setting of The Nave at Worcester Cathedral.
This splendid event aims to raise funds for St Richard’s Hospice and marks the end of Louise’s tenure as High Sheriff and celebrates St Richard’s 40th Anniversary year.
The evening will include reception drinks, a 3-course dinner, bar, raffle, auction, and entertainment. The event will have a ruby theme and promises to be an unforgettable experience, says Fundraising Director Tricia Cavell.
Tricia added, “We’re delighted to celebrate this milestone anniversary and look forward to a wonderful evening with Louise and guests. It’s thanks to our amazing community that St Richard’s has been here to offer care and support to thousands of patients, loved ones and carers over the last 40 years, and it is with their help that we will be here to meet the needs of our community in the coming decades.”
High Sheriff of Worcestershire, Louise Hewett DL, added, “This memorable event will be a wonderful opportunity to come together and celebrate 40 years of St Richard’s caring for so many people in our local community. Many of us will have friends and family who have benefited from their exceptional care.
“I am delighted to end my term as High Sheriff with this very special celebration, so close to my heart, and invite you to support and thoroughly enjoy this unique occasion.”
Tables of ten for the Grand Gala Dinner cost £1,200 or individual tickets at £120. Table sponsorship at £300 includes company name and logo or individual’s name in the special edition 40th anniversary brochure.
The dress code for the event is Black Tie with a touch of Ruby Red. Book tickets via www.strichards.org.uk/event/grand-gala-dinner/
St Richard’s Hospice is an independent charity caring for adults with a serious progressive illness, improving their quality of life from diagnosis, during treatment to their last days and supporting those important to them.
Each year the hospice team supports more than 3,100 patients, family members and bereaved people in Worcestershire.
It costs £10.28m to run the hospice (22/23 audited accounts), which includes patient care and all the necessary support services.
St Richard’s relies on donations and gifts in Wills for the majority of its income with the remainder funded by the NHS.
For more information about St Richard’s Hospice visit www.strichards.org.uk