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Local stationery shop pens support for East Cheshire NHS Charity with card sales

14 November 2024

Image (17).jpgMacclesfield District General Hospital’s Breast Care Unit is set to receive a generous boost thanks to a heartwarming initiative by a local stationery shop.

Stationary Supplies in Marple have raised £350 for the unit after selling a unique range of greeting cards.

Their special ‘mystery pack’ featured an assortment of cards, including birthday, humorous, blank, and various other occasions, delighting customers and supporting a great cause.

Sarah Laker, owner of Stationery Supplies said: “I was delighted that the sales of our 'mystery card bags' raised such a great amount for the breast cancer unit.

“We chose this worthy charity in recognition of the amazing work they do to support breast cancer patients which last year included one of our very dear members of staff.”

Lily Preston, Fundraising and Events Manager at East Cheshire NHS Charity added: “We are incredibly grateful to Stationery Supplies in Marple for their innovative fundraising initiative.

“The funds raised from their unique greeting card packs will make a significant difference to the Breast Care Unit, helping us continue to improve patient experience and staff wellbeing, above and beyond what the NHS funds. It’s heartwarming to see the community come together for such a vital cause.”

To get involved in fundraising for East Cheshire NHS Charity, as an individual, group or workplace, or to nominate it as a charity of the year partner, get in touch with the fundraising team by emailing ecn-tr.ecnhscharity@nhs.net or visit https://eastcheshirenhscharity.org/.

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Image 1: Sarah Laker, owner of Stationery Supplies shops

Notes for editors

  • For further information about East Cheshire NHS Trust, contact the Trust press office on 01625 663935.
  • East Cheshire NHS Trust is the main provider of acute and community health services for people across East Cheshire. The Trust is based at Macclesfield District General Hospital, and also manages Congleton War Memorial Hospital and Knutsford and District Community Hospital.
  • Follow East Cheshire NHS Trust on Twitter for all the latest news: @EastCheshireNHS
  • East Cheshire NHS Charity goes above and beyond standard Government funding to make your local NHS that extra special. From supporting staff health and wellbeing to providing toys to brighten up our young patients’ days to making long stay patients feel more at home – our mission is to make a visible difference. You can make a donation to the charity on JustGiving here