Corporate Fundraiser Theresa Meek (centre) with Accumulator participants
Hospice’s first Accumulator Challenge raises £7,500
September 15, 2011
Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice first ever business Accumulator Challenge has raised £7,537.06 for the charity which provides care to people with life-limiting illnesses and support to their families.
Four teams from Co-operative Bank, Harvey Ingram LLP, DBS Law and Newman University College competed to raise as much as possible from a £50 stake.
The sky-diving, bike-riding, curry-cooking staff at Co-operative Bank scooped the first prize trophy after bringing in £3,002.43 for the Selly Park-based hospice which cares for around 1,000 people each year.
Accumulator organiser Theresa Meek said the teams had made some fantastic achievements.
“They’ve really pulled out all the stops for Birmingham St Mary’s, with entire offices getting behind this challenge. Their contribution to the Hospice will make a huge difference to people with serious illness and their families,” she said.
Theresa added: “Feedback from the teams shows that much of the fundraising was driven by competition and the thought that they might take on some rivals. They’re also gearing up to take part again in the next challenge.”
Steve Pamely, Senior Corporate Manager at Co-operative Bank in Colmore Business District, said: “We are very proud and extremely pleased to have taken in part in the Accumulator Challenge. Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice is a very worthy cause and undertakes a vital service in the community.”
Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice 15-week Accumulator Challenge launched on May 6 and since then teams have invested their stakes in car boot sales, jumping out of aeroplanes, cycling long distances, baking dozens of cakes and staging putting competitions to name but a few of the remarkable fundraising endeavours.
The Hospice is planning its autumn Accumulator Challenge, scheduled to take place between November 11 and February 17. For more information contact Theresa on 0121 472 1191 or email Theresa.meek@bsmh.org.uk.
Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice cares for people with a wide range of terminal conditions such as cancer, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis and Aids.
The majority of patients are looked after in their homes, surrounded by family and friends. Those with more complex medical needs are able to stay in the Hospice’s Inpatient Unit in Selly Park for respite or symptom control.
Birmingham St Mary’s Day Hospice, on the same site, offers patients with less advanced conditions the chance of a weekly visit to receive medical support, complementary and creative therapies and friendship, whilst giving their home carers some time off.
