The Pasque Hospice, formerly The Luton and South Beds Hospice, currently has a Capital Appeal to raise £3 million to build, equip and furnish a childrens hospice for Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. The new hospice will be built adjacent to the existing adult unit on the northern outskirts of Luton. Over £2 million has already been raised and the hospice will be called Keech Cottage after a local businessman who donated £1 million towards the project. Building work began in February and it is hoped to be completed by Christmas.
If any group or organisation, from companies to Womens Institutes, from Guides to schools, would like to hear more about the needs of the community and the work of the Hospice, members of the Hospice team will be happy to come and give a talk. Roger Sharp, the Hospices Community Fundraiser says “The Hospice will care for and support sick children and their families. If anyone is interested in setting up a Friends Group, would like to adopt us as their charity, or volunteer to be the link between the Hospice and the community, I should be grateful if they would contact me on 01582 492339.” Getting involved need not be a huge commitment and can be a lot of fun, particularly if you are friends and neighbours joining in and making it a social occasion.