Littleborough Lions raise over £500 for Springhill Hospice

Harry Hawksworth and President of the Lions Norah Hawksworth with Julie Halliwell, Springhill Hospice’s Chief Executive

Littleborough Lions raised £503 for Springhill Hospice so that four bedside cabinets could be purchased for the newly refurbished rooms on the ward.

President of the group Norah Hawksworth, and Harry Hawksworth, who has the role of treasurer, presented a cheque to Julie Halliwell, Springhill Hospice Chief Executive, in memory of Littleborough Lions member Edward Mutimer.

Ms Halliwell said: “We are very grateful to the Littleborough Lions for continuing to support Springhill Hospice. This group make every effort to support their local community and we are honoured that they should choose to make such a generous donation to the Hospice.”

With costs of £3.4m every year, the Hospice relies on the help of dedicated fundraisers such as the team at The Littleborough Lions.

Norah said: “We have always been aware of the Springhill Hospice care for patients and their families and have supported them through small regular donations.

“Our fellow member and friend Ted (Edward) Mutimer was cared for at Springhill. Through a legacy from Ted, we were delighted to be in a position where we could make this donation.

“We had great comfort in knowing that Ted was getting the best possible care.”