St Luke's wins award as Janice prepares for Midnight Walk

St Luke's Hospice has received a special award, the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, which is the equivalent to an MBE. It is the highest honour that can be handed to groups. Local MP Stephen O'Brien visited the hospice last week to tell staff and volunteers about the award.

Audlem has a very active support group that raises money for St Luke's. Also, later this month, Janice Spibey, who works at the Salad Bowl, is again taking part in the Midnight Walk to raise money for the Hospice. This will be the fourth year Janice has raised funds in the Midnight Walk. Last year Janice raised in sponsorship the amazing sum, with Gift Aid added, of £1,800. The previous year she raised £1,355.10.

The Midnight Walk has become a hugely successful fundraiser and last year raised £290,000. This year's event is on 28th June and Janice says she'll be taking in the Audlem Proms on the Park before heading off for the walk. Sponsorship forms are now in the Salad Bowl for anyone to call in and make their pledge of support for this very noble cause and to give their encouragement to Janice on her walk through the night. Janice can also be contacted on 01270 811319.

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