Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 4:32PM Friday 3rd of June saw the “Best of British”, an afternoon event held in the Empress suit at the Grand Hotel Brighton
In Aid of the Chestnut Tree House, the event attracted 100`s of people from in and around the West and East Sussex area. It was a truly spectacular affair and a pleasure for us at Red-Inc to mix with some many likeminded businesses and individuals to support this great cause. With raffles, silent auctions and lots of sports memorabilia on offer there were plenty of ways to donate and give generously to the Hospice. There was comedy from Aaron James and the guest speaker was boxing legend Frank Bruno. Boxer Michael Watson was also present.
The reality of why we were all present was reiterated by a parent whose life had become somewhat more manageable with the hospice help. Additional another parent spoke to compare the difference of his life experience without such an organisation available to him when he needed it most. Both were heart wrenching accounts and further drove the message of why this is such an important charity to support.
The Chestnut Tree House is the only hospice in Sussex and cares for children and young adults from all over the country that have life-threatening or progressive life limiting illnesses.
The facilities are incredible and they offer support and facilities for the whole family. The hospice receives very little help from the government regarding funding and requires the help and support of everyone to cover its £2 million operational costs.
Here at Red-Inc office supplies Brighton we operate a charity rebate program in conjunction with our clients, whereby we make a donation based on their spend to the charity of their choice. This scheme has been running since 2009 and in this time we have donated thousands of pounds to various charities around the UK.
For more information about the Chestnut Tree House Hospice please visit www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk where you can get involved and see fundraising ideas to suit all.
