An event bringing together local businesses raised thousands for the Salisbury Hospice Charity.
The first-ever Fun Ultimate Social Engagement (FUSE) was held at the Stones Hotel on the evening of Friday, May 26.
The showcase event, organised by hospice fundraiser Louise Compton and Carol McGeary of McGeary Recruitment and Consultancy, surpassed all expectations, selling more than 200 tickets in advance and raising around £7,000.
As well as businesses sharing their products and services the evening included a silent auction, balloon tombola, competitions, a magician, fun casino, grand scalextrics and live music from The Few.
The newly appointed Mayor of Salisbury, Atiqul Hoque, made a special guest appearance, with Salisbury Hospice Charity being one of his chosen charities for the year.
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Corporate fundraiser, Louise Compton, said: “It was a pleasure to host such a fun evening of entertainment. I am very grateful to everyone who supported us in making this evening a night to remember. The evening would have not been possible without the generosity of everyone in the corporate community all working together.
“I would particularly like to mention Carol McGeary, Liz Beveridge and Deanna Dykes who have given up their time to help make the event special and also to the team of volunteers from Nationwide Building Society.
“I am overwhelmed with the amount raised on the evening, every penny will be spent locally and go towards continuing to fund the vital services Salisbury Hospice provides to our community.”
Head of fundraising for Salisbury Hospice Charity, Paula Flower, added: “The evening was an overwhelming success bringing together corporate supporters from across the region for a tremendous evening of fun. I’d like to thank everyone who generously supported the event and contributed towards its success.”
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FUSE was sponsored by Ambassadors Business Breakfast Club. The full list of businesses that showcased at the event or donated competition prizes is as follows:
Live Escape Rooms – Salisbury, Carisma Vehicle Solutions Limited, Brunton Media, Luxury Bubble, EBO Beauty, Ace Cabaret Casino, The Few, Salisbury Radio, Donald Capewell Photography, Bluestone Vineyards, Design Pit, Radio Odstock, Barchester Group, Buttercups and Bobbins, Salisbury Art Scene, Chatty Flamingo, Wiltshire Creative, Katie Dawkins Golf, Fordingbridge Print, The Holistic Academy, Angie Langley – Jennifer Browns Journey Books, Rachael Hopwood Herbalist, Glass By Tina and David Major Magician.
Salisbury Hospice Charity aims to raise £1.5 million of the £2.9 million running costs of the hospice each year. The facility’s services are free to patients, their families and carers, catering to patients with long-term conditions such as cancer, chronic lung disease, motor neurone disease and heart failure.
Salisbury Hospice supports nearly 1,000 people every year. For more go to salisburyhospicecharity.org.uk/.
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