East Lancashire Hospice Ramadan Appeal raises over £110,000 thanks to community support

East Lancashire Hospice is proud to announce that this year’s Ramadan Appeal has raised over £15,000 for the charity, bringing the total raised since the appeal began in 2015, to over £110,000.

The Hospice, which provides specialist palliative care and support to the people of Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley, would like to thank the local community for their continued generosity and support during Ramadan. 

A special thank you has been extended to long-term supporter and volunteer, Suleman Khonat, who has dedicated 12 years to the Hospice and plays a key role in organising the Ramadan Appeal.

Suleman said: "Through helping to collect donations, I have seen first-hand the difference this support makes. The hospice provides comfort, dignity, and compassionate care to people in their final days, while also supporting their friends and families during incredibly difficult times. There is a real sense of reassurance in knowing such a caring place exists, where people are treated with kindness and respect at the end of life.

“I would like to thank our local community for their generosity in helping to raise funds. Your support truly makes a difference. In particular, I would like to thank the local mosques for their valued contributions and ongoing support. Every donation helps ensure the Hospice can continue providing its essential services, and I encourage everyone to support the charity in any way they can."

The hospice also extended its thanks to the many local mosques that supported the appeal through donations and awareness, helping to make this year’s campaign such a success.

During Ramadan, East Lancashire Hospice also hosted its annual Iftar event, bringing members of the community together, to break fast in a warm and welcoming environment; further strengthening the bonds between the Hospice and the local community.

East Lancashire Hospice relies heavily on the generosity of the public to continue delivering its vital services. The success of the Ramadan Appeal highlights the power of community spirit in supporting those with life-limiting illnesses and their friends and families.

If you would like to find out more about East Lancashire Hospice and the services it provides, please visit: eastlancashirehospice.org.uk