Etchells Primary School undertake sponsored walk in aid of new St Ann’s Hospice building
Approximately 300 pupils from Etchells Primary School took part in the walk
Approximately 300 pupils from Etchell’s Primary School in Cheadle took part in a sponsored walk to St Ann’s Hospice to raise money for their new building currently under construction.
The sun shone through the clouds as pupils from all years, along with their teachers and supervisors, made their way to the Heald Green hospice on what had been a wet start to the morning.
Etchell’s Primary School have been longtime supporters of St Ann’s and were given the opportunity to observe the new building and to learn more about the work of the hospice.
Director of Clinical Services at St Ann’s Hospice, Emma Dixon was on hand to welcome the children to the site.
“It’s so wonderful to see all of you from Etchell’s Primary School here today. To walk from your school all the way here took time out of your busy days and you have helped us to raise money for the ongoing construction of our new hospice site. Everyone at St Ann’s would like to formally thank you for your generosity,” she said.
Director of People, Culture and Support Services at St Ann’s Hospice, Gill Turnpenney was also on hand to welcome the students.
Our current hospice building is too old and outdated for us to use anymore, so this new building will provide more comfort and privacy for our patients and their families, and it will ensure that we can continue providing wonderful care here at St Ann’s Hospice Gill Turnpenney, Director of People, Culture and Support Services at St Ann’s Hospice
Acting Headteacher of Etchells Primary School, Pete Cope who walked with the children commented.
“It was a pleasure for Etchells Primary School to be involved in a whole school sponsored walk to the Hospice. It is important for us as a school to give back to the local community and be involved with such a worthwhile cause that has affected members of our school community,” Pete said.
Funds raised from the Etchell’s Primary School sponsored walk will go towards the Build it Together appeal by St Ann’s which seeks to raise £2m through community effort. So far over £1.5m has been raised. The new hospice building is due completion in autumn of this year.