Derian House 25th anniversary: Community fund-raising
As the Chorley-based children’s hospice marks its silver anniversary, teams of volunteers have stepped up to raise extra cash.
Schools and youth groups across Lancashire have come up with inspiring challenges to incorporate 25 in their activities, collectively raising more than £17,000.
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Hide AdHands of Hope in Blackburn visited with gifts of sensory toys for the children as part of the Eid celebration. The gifts, including Cleo the Caterpillar, have brought lots of smiles from the children.
Helen Harrison, from Adlington, knitted a troop of toys, which were given to children as going home presents.
The green-fingered Premier Banking Team at NatWest tidied up Derian’s gardens for their annual community day.
A team of Derian’s nurses took part in the Colour Obstacle Rush, raising £160 for the service.