Posted on 12th Sep
Nottingham Piscatorial Society raised £1,000 through its annual President’s Challenge fishing competition for Beaumond House Hospice Care, Newark.
Organised by the society’s president, Frank Hudspeth, donations were received from those who attended the match and from members who were unable to take part.
A raffle, managed on the day by competitions secretary Kev Berry, also contributed to the fundraising total.
The event held a personal significance for the society because two years ago a close friend of Frank received respite care at Beaumond House during his terminal illness.
Despite his circumstances, the friend often spoke warmly of the kindness and compassion shown to him during his time at the hospice — and that inspired the president to select Beaumond House as this year’s charity to benefit from the challenge.
A total of £445 was raised through the event, which the society’s committee matched and rounded up to £1,000.
Representatives from the society, including secretary Dale Whittaker, chairman Mark Morris, and Frank presented the cheque to Beaumond House chief executive Louise Sinclair, and registered nurse Anna-Marie Ramage.
Louise added: “We are truly touched by the Nottingham Piscatorial Society’s generosity and the heartfelt reason behind their support. It was an honour to meet Dale, Mark and Frank to accept this generous donation on behalf of Beaumond House.
“Acts of kindness like this remind us how our work touches the lives of local people. We are so grateful to everyone involved in the President’s Challenge.”
