Kind pupils work to aid the charity
Published: March 2, 2006
KIND-HEARTED pupils from an Ashington high school helped a local charity raise nearly £500 after taking part in a sponsored bag pack.
Sixth form students from Hirst High School gave up their Saturday recently to spend the day at their local Asda helping shoppers pack their bags.
The students took part in the challenge in a bid to help Central Palz, based at Seaton Hirst Primary Care Centre, Norham Road, Ashington, to raise money.
Along with staff and carers from the organisation, the pupils helped raise over £475 as part of the charity’s challenge week.
The charity, which helps people living with life-limiting diseases, has been appealing for the community to take part in a week-long fundraising challenge which ran until February 18.
Liz Harmer, service manager at the organisation, said over the past six years, Central Palz has provided care and support to people living with life-threatening diseases including cancer, Motor Neurone Disease and Multiple Sclerosis.
She said: “The service is for people living in Ashington, Newbiggin, Bedlington, Guide Post, Lynemouth, Widdrington, Morpeth and surrounding areas, and we asked members of the community and local businesses to help us raise money by taking part in the challenge.”
Around 100 people each week benefit from the service as well as their carers who also look to the organisation for support.
It offers complementary therapies, physiotherapy, a well-stocked gym, counselling, social interaction and outing opportunities with accessible transport.
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