SALISBURY Reds has named the Stars Appeal as its corporate charity for 2016.

The bus operator will spend the year raising funds and awareness to help the Salisbury District Hospital charity provide a range of services for patients and their families.

Alex Chutter, Salisbury Reds operations manager, said: “The Stars Appeal raises money to create the best possible experience for patients and their families by funding extra care and equipment over and above that provided by the NHS.

“Our relationship with the charity spans years - with many of our staff benefitting directly from the support it provides. I’m delighted we will once again be raising as much money as possible for this vital resource.”

Stars Appeal works hard to help local people across all wards and departments, with a particular focus on cancer, cardiac care and children.

Dave Cates from the Stars Appeal said: "We are very much looking forward to building on our strong partnership with Salisbury Reds - and are thrilled this important local employer has once again chosen to support us this year."

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