MELKSHAM charity Evie’s Gift is appealing for donations this Christmas to help support families whose children will be spending the festive period in hospital.
Evie’s Gift was set up by the parents of 13-year old Evie Clover, Bryan and Patsy, after she died in January last year after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Since March last year, the charity has been raising money to help families with the cost of two nights’ accommodation whilst their child is in hospital when free hospital or charity accommodation is not available. They also offer financial support towards food and travel costs.
This Christmas the charity is appealing for donations to help continue this support throughout the festive season, and also send small Christmas hampers to families staying at a Ronald McDonald House – a charity that provides free ‘home away from home’ accommodation to families.
Evie’s father and chairman of Evie’s Gift, Bryan says, “To donate, you can send a cheque, payable to ‘Evie’s Gift’ to 2 Farmhouse Court, Melksham, SN12 6FG or you can donate £3 by text by texting EVIE 3 to 70085, texts cost your donation plus your standard message rate. You can donate any amount from £1 to £20. Thank you. We are a local charity and every pound helps.”
To find out more, visit: www.eviesgift.org.uk
