Anne and Paul Nicholas have raised an incredible £10,571.97 – their highest ever fundraising total – for Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice in Moggerhanger with their fourth Christmas lights display at their home in Broom.
The couple once again created their own grotto in their garden featuring half a million LED lights, falling snow on arrival and a circular Christmas light lit trail which led to a handmade log cabin where, booked in advance, children could visit Father Christmas.
In addition to the spectacular display, the couple raised additional funds for the hospice by holding a raffle. Generous local businesses donated wonderful gifts, including a meal voucher for two up to the value of £70.00 from The White Horse at Southill, a beauty voucher and a £50 voucher for the Hare & Hounds Pub in Old Warden.
Paul Nicholas, aka Father Christmas, said: “Anne and I are delighted that this year, with the support of our wonderful community, we have topped last year’s total raising the most we ever have for Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice with our Christmas lights.
“It was wonderful to have so many children come and visit Father Christmas and to see the festive spirit that the grotto brought with it!”
Nick Burr, Senior Fundraising Officer at Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice, said: “We are so grateful to Anne and Paul for opening their garden once again for their festive fundraiser.
“It is incredible that they were able to raise £10,571.97 for our hospice, where it will make such a difference. We receive the majority of our funding from fundraisers like Anne and Paul’s, and without people like them we wouldn’t be able to continue our work.”
To find out more about fundraising for Sue Ryder contact the fundraising team on 01767 642 410 or email stjohnsfundraising@sueryder.org
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