Over £16,000 has been raised for a Cumbrian hospice thanks to Kendal Calling festival-goers.
Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland volunteers sold sunflowers at the event last month at Lowther Deer Park, near Penrith.
The cash will directly support the charity’s vital at home nursing care for patients and their families and other services it offers in the community.
Debbie McKenna, CEO of Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland, said: “While we do have to cover certain necessary expenses to make events like this possible, the funds raised represent a truly remarkable achievement.
“Every penny of the £16,000 net, will go towards providing specialist end-of-life care, comfort, and support to those who need us most.”
The charity also paid tribute to its volunteers, whose hard work and dedication make such successes possible.
Debbie added: “We could not fulfil our charity’s purpose without our volunteer support. From early mornings to late nights, volunteers give their time, energy, and heart to our cause — and for that, we are endlessly grateful.”
Over the weekend, Hospice at Home’s iconic sea of sunflowers drew crowds to its stand, where festival-goers learned more about the charity’s work and donated.
Many stopped to chat, share personal stories, and take home a sunflower as a symbol of support.
The charity also thanked to everyone who visited their stand, festival directors Andy Smith and Ben Robinson for their continued support.
The charity has attended the festival for 14 years and has raised over £140,000.
