Over £15,000 has been raised for a Cumbrian hospice in memory of a prominent community member.
People in Grange-over-Sands, Cartmel, and Allithwaite raised an astounding £15,400 in memory of Sue Wymer for St Mary’s Hospice in Ulverston.
Sue was a pillar of the community, sharing her time and affection with local children, churches, and charities.
In her final days at St Mary’s Hospice, she had the immense comfort of the hospice’s one cuddle bed.
Cuddle beds are intended to expand, allowing loved ones to share intimacy and reassurance in the darkest hours.
Sue made a wish for a second cuddle bed at the hospice, so that other families could have the same sense of warmth and closeness when they needed it most.
Because of the unprecedented generosity of the local community, Sue’s wish has now been granted thanks to a campaign spearheaded by Sue’s friends Rachel Stavert and Nicole Spibey.
Sue’s friends, local schools, and many members of the community came together for the campaign. Charities, sponsored events, and every type of activity were engaged in by members of all ages as everyone’s input helped the project to make a difference in the lives of families going through the toughest of times.
This week, students from Allithwaite, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, and local schools toured St Mary’s Hospice to see the newly purchased cuddle bed.
“We are incredibly grateful for the ongoing support of our community,” said Annabelle Holloway, corporate partnership manager at St Mary’s Hospice.
“Sue’s legacy has given us something just wonderful, and this new cuddle bed will provide comfort to families at some of their darkest times. This legacy of love will be making a difference for many years to come.”
