A spontaneous raffle ticket purchase in support of the local hospice charity resulted in a win for one local shopper
A trip to buy a bottle of wine turned into an unexpected cash prize for Newark resident Mike, who has been named first prize winner of a charity raffle organised by Beaumond House Hospice Care.
Mike purchased the winning ticket during a visit to Ann et Vin, a local independent wine shop and wine merchants based in Newark. As a keen supporter of local causes, Mike agreed to take part and has now won a £1,500 cash prize.
Reflecting on the moment he won, Mike said:
“When I got the call, I genuinely thought it might be a small prize, so to hear I’d won £1,500 was a real shock.
“Having experienced hospice care in other areas, I know how important those services are for families, so it’s great to know that I’ve helped to support something so valuable in the community by taking part.”
Mike plans to use the winnings to treat his family to a holiday in Cornwall, where he will be joined by his son and grandchild.
He added:
“It means a lot to be able to do something special with the family. It’s not something I ever thought would happen from buying a raffle ticket, but I’m really grateful.”
The raffle raised over £10,000 for Beaumond House Hospice Care, a charity that provides personalised palliative care to patients and families across North Nottinghamshire, ranging from In-patient care and Day Therapy to Hospice at Home services and bereavement support.
The money raised from the sale of each raffle ticket will allow Beaumond House to continue providing care and emotional support to patients and their families across the county at one of the most difficult times of their life.
Andrea Ward, Individual Giving Fundraising Manager at Beaumond House, said:
“The raffle was created as a way to bring the community together while raising vital funds to support our hospice services. We’re always looking for accessible ways to get people involved and, at just £1 a ticket, the raffle really is open to all.
“This year, providing care and support to patients and their families is expected to cost Beaumond House a total of £2.8 million. As hospice care isn’t fully funded by the NHS, around £2.2 million of this will need to be raised, so initiatives like this make a real difference.
“Mike’s story shows how a simple decision to support a local charity can turn into something special. Every ticket purchased helps us to be there for those who need us most, whether that’s through clinical care, wellbeing support or bereavement services.
“We’d like to thank everyone who bought a ticket, as well as the local businesses like Ann et Vin who sold the tickets in their shops. And a big congratulations goes to Mike!”
To find out more about Beaumond House, visit www.beaumondhouse.co.uk or call 01636 610556 to speak to a member of the team.