St Ann's Hospice has raised £2 million to help pay for its new hospice in Heald Green.

Work started on the new building in June 2023, and since then St Ann's has been fundraising to cover some of the costs of construction.

Through sponsored walks, marathons, individual fundraisers, sales, and much more, members of the community have collectively come up with the whopping sum.

St Ann's Hospice provides care to patients with life-limiting illnesses.

Once complete, the building will include a 27-bed inpatient unit, including individual en-suite rooms and access to private outdoor terraces.

It's expected to dramatically improve the services currently on offer at the outdated St Ann's building.

The new hospice will also feature modern outpatient services and dedicated bereavement and family support spaces.

Anne-Marie Wynne, Head of Fundraising at St Ann's Hospice, said she has been overwhelmed by the support of the public.  

"We knew the goal we set of £2m in June 2022 was a huge ask but the way in which local communities have gotten behind the Build it Together appeal from the very beginning has been amazing", she said.

"Individuals and community groups right across the region have worked so hard to raise funds towards our new hospice building and look how far we have come. We have reached the £2m goal.

"Watching the development of the building on the land next to the current hospice over the last 18 months and seeing how close we are to completion is incredible and we would not be where we are today without the kindness and generosity of those within the St Ann's community."

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