Elderly friends for Christmas
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I don’t often reach out and ask for donations for a cause, but I have decided to host a Christmas event this year and need your support to make it happen!
I have always wanted to do something to help eliminate loneliness in older people and have often considered volunteering. As yet, I haven’t been able to make a regular commitment, but as I currently have some spare time on my hands, I’ve decided to organise and host a Christmas lunch for elderly residents in my local community. Specifically, for those who would otherwise be alone over the Christmas period. The thought of anyone feeling alone is heart-breaking, but especially the elderly and particularly at Christmas. Some rough numbers suggest there could be as many as 500,000 elderly people who spend Christmas Day alone every year in the UK.
The lunch will take place on Christmas Eve and my plan is to invite 30 guests, however, this will very much depend on the amount of funds raised. The venue will be The Rosendale pub in West Dulwich, who have been fabulous and given me a great deal. Each guest will be served a 3-course meal, a glass of fizz, tea/coffee and mince pies. Should we raise enough, I would love to be able to give each guest a small gift.
I will also be arranging transport to and from the pub for those that need it, so if anyone in my local area has a few hours to spare and would like to help out, please message me at the email address below.
In the event we raise soooo much money and there are funds left over, the remaining funds will be given to St Christopher’s hospice in Sydenham. They transport their out patients to their centre and provide a Christmas lunch for those who would otherwise be alone on Christmas Day.
So, if there’s any way you could show your support, no matter how big or small, it will truly be appreciated by me and I’m sure, some very happy local elderly residents.
Should you wish to verify this is a genuine event, please feel free to contact Ethan, the manager at The Rosendale pub. I would also be more than happy to provide a reference from St Christopher's hospice who I've done fundraising for for many years, if you email me at [email redacted]
I have always wanted to do something to help eliminate loneliness in older people and have often considered volunteering. As yet, I haven’t been able to make a regular commitment, but as I currently have some spare time on my hands, I’ve decided to organise and host a Christmas lunch for elderly residents in my local community. Specifically, for those who would otherwise be alone over the Christmas period. The thought of anyone feeling alone is heart-breaking, but especially the elderly and particularly at Christmas. Some rough numbers suggest there could be as many as 500,000 elderly people who spend Christmas Day alone every year in the UK.
The lunch will take place on Christmas Eve and my plan is to invite 30 guests, however, this will very much depend on the amount of funds raised. The venue will be The Rosendale pub in West Dulwich, who have been fabulous and given me a great deal. Each guest will be served a 3-course meal, a glass of fizz, tea/coffee and mince pies. Should we raise enough, I would love to be able to give each guest a small gift.
I will also be arranging transport to and from the pub for those that need it, so if anyone in my local area has a few hours to spare and would like to help out, please message me at the email address below.
In the event we raise soooo much money and there are funds left over, the remaining funds will be given to St Christopher’s hospice in Sydenham. They transport their out patients to their centre and provide a Christmas lunch for those who would otherwise be alone on Christmas Day.
So, if there’s any way you could show your support, no matter how big or small, it will truly be appreciated by me and I’m sure, some very happy local elderly residents.
Should you wish to verify this is a genuine event, please feel free to contact Ethan, the manager at The Rosendale pub. I would also be more than happy to provide a reference from St Christopher's hospice who I've done fundraising for for many years, if you email me at [email redacted]
Organizer
Des Joseph
Organizer
England