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Dog race night a real winner

17 March 2010

There was plenty of cheer at Romford Greyhound Stadium as a charity race night proved a real winner and raised thousands of pounds for Saint Francis Hospice’s work caring for local people with cancer or other life limiting illness.

The event was a real success with £5,200 being raised from a raffle, collection and sponsorship of races and individual greyhounds.

Doug Hayes, Chairman of the Romford Greyhound Owners Association, who organised the race night said: “It was a fantastic evening there was a lot of people there who really gave generously for the hospice. My wife sadly died of cancer and I know about the wonderful care and support provided by hospices like Saint Francis so decided to do my bit to help.”

Lynda Head, Community Fundraising Manager, said: “There was a real buzz at Romford dog track and we were delighted and encouraged by the support for Saint Francis Hospice from the staff at Coral Romford Stadium, customers and bookmakers Steve Simmons and Tony Bryley who donated money from the Afghan race.

Lynda continued: “The £5,200 raised will make a real difference to the patients and families we care for. It could pay for our team of clinical nurse specialists to make home visits to check on the condition of patients, review their medication and answer any concerns they have to ensure they are comfortable and pain free.”

The hospice would like to thank Doug for his energy and enthusiasm for making the fundraising nigh on Saturday February 27th a success, Coral Romford Stadium for holding the event and everyone who helped make the evening a brilliant occasion.

The support from local businessman Mark Pinnock was also appreciated as he donated the top raffle prize of a Wii bundle and is planning to climb Mount Everest next year to raise funds for the hospice.
 

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