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The number and value of gifts donated has exceeded Coloplast's
expectations and is more than double what the company originally
anticipated. Gifts include weekend hotel breaks, signed football
shirts, electronic equipment, use of a Ferrari or a Bentley for the
weekend, activity days, luxury health and beauty products and food
hampers.
Coloplast aims to raise over £10,000
for Thorpe Hall Hospice from the auction and ticket sales. The event
is taking place on 21 September at the Marriott Hotel in
Peterborough and tickets are selling fast. 102.7 Hereward FM
Breakfast Show presenter Kev Lawrence will auction the gifts on the
night and all proceeds will be donated directly to Thorpe Hall
Hospice.
In addition to the auction, a glass
of champagne on arrival and a light supper will be included and
entertainment will be provided by an Abba tribute band.
Thorpe Hall Hospice provides care
and support for people and families who are affected by cancer and
other life-limiting illnesses. Coloplast was inspired to hold the
auction of promises by employee Sian Wilson who lost her short fight
with cancer just before Christmas. Sadly, the company recently lost
another young colleague to cancer in April 2007.
Tricia Kenneley from Coloplast, who
is organising the event, said: "We are
delighted with the response by companies, they have been incredibly
generous and we cannot thank them enough.
"As a company we have lost two
incredibly special and valued colleagues in the space of just five
months which has had a profound affect on all employees. Our
experience has made us all realise how important Thorpe Hall Hospice
is for people locally and that public support is crucial to ensure
it continues."
For further information on the
auction, contact Tricia Kenneley at Coloplast on 01733 392025 or
e-mail gbtjk@coloplast.com.
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