Celebrating Hospice care week with a Thank-a-thon

A group of colleagues and volunteers in front of the Hospice holding thank you signs

This week is Hospice Care Week, an opportunity to celebrate hospice care nationwide and the incredible work done to ensure everyone can benefit from the best end-of-life care. At Heart of Kent Hospice, we're celebrating by running our own Thank-a-thon, saying thank you to everyone who helps us by being here to care for those who need our support.

We often hear the words ‘thank you’ from those we care for and their families. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to you during Hospice Care Week. We are taking this opportunity to express our deep gratitude to our incredible supporters. You are the ones who make all the great work of the Hospice possible.

As part of the ‘Thank-a-thon’, between 7-13 October, Heart of Kent Hospice colleagues and volunteers will personally contact as many supporters as possible with phone calls, emails, postcards and visits to local businesses to say a big ‘thank you’ for all the wonderful support. Keep an eye on our social media channels for thank-you messages, too!

The ‘Thank-a-thon’ is our way of showing you, our supporters, just how much we value you. There are no catches - it’s a genuine, heartfelt thank you. Every donation, big or small, is deeply appreciated, and we want to ensure that everyone who supports the Hospice knows how much their generosity means to us.

Every year, we are incredibly grateful for the kindness of local businesses in our area. Their fundraising events, matched funding, volunteering, event sponsorship and
offer of expertise make a massive difference in helping our Hospice thrive. Thank you for always keeping your doors open and supporting us in so many ways!

David Dadswell Corporate Partnerships Manager

Two women holding up signs which say 'you make all the great work of the Hospice possible. Thank You'. In the Hospice garden

Our dedicated Board of 14 Trustees is legally responsible for the Hospice’s activities. They work with our Senior
Leadership Team to support governance, strategic decision-making, and fund management. Through their oversight of fundraising, they ensure that the funds directly benefit the community we serve.

Ann-Marie Kelly Director of Income Generation

Our volunteers are essential to our Hospice. Your kindness and commitment drive our operations. We are deeply grateful for your support in creating precious moments for the people and families we care for each day.

Denise Sullivan and Kim d'Albertanson, Volunteers Co-ordinators Volunteer Co-ordinators

Our Friends at Heart and lottery players provide regular donations to the Hospice enabling us to plan and have confidence in our ability to continue our service provision. You make all the difference and we’re sincerely grateful.

Miranda Gibbs In Memory & Regular Giving Manager

A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated Compassionate Neighbour volunteers, whose acts of kindness provide companionship and support to those in need. Your
commitment is truly making a positive impact in combatting loneliness and isolation within our community.

Marie Smith Compassionate Neighbours Lead

Every year our Hospice relies on the generosity of supporters, donors, fundraisers and shoppers to raise £6 million. Through your kindness you enable us to provide compassionate end-of-life care and comfort to people in our community facing a terminal illness. We’re making a significant impact thanks to you.

Maria Sullivan Deputy Director Fundraising & Communications

We are sincerely grateful to all the charitable trusts, parish councils and other grant-giving organisations for your continued and generous support. Your funding
helps us sustain, deliver and develop our existing services that help make a significant difference to the lives of those we care for, comfort and support.

Karen Newton-Anker Trusts & Major Gifts Fundraising Manager

Our charity shops play a very important role in raising money for the Hospice. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, who donate their preloved items and shop with us, making our preloved offering successful.

Mark Mickelburgh Head of Retail

A portrait photograph of a smiling woman in front of a plant

On behalf of all my clinical colleagues, I want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the healthcare professionals we collaborate with daily. Our working relationships contribute to securing the best outcomes for the people and their families we are caring for

Kerry Harrison Patient Services Director

Rachel Street holding up a sign that says 'thank you' standing in the Hospice garden with the memory tree in the background,

“I am tremendously grateful to everyone who has generously given their time, money, experience, and expertise. Together, you have played an instrumental role in shaping Heart of Kent Hospice into what it is today. Your contributions are felt every day as we welcome people who need our care and support. Whether your contribution was big or small, thank you for your wonderful gift of support

Rachel Street Chief Executive

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