Halifax MP, Kate Dearden, showed her support for Overgate Hospice by hosting a Big Brew coffee morning for their Big Build Appeal.
The event took place in late September at the Elsie Whitely Innovation Centre and saw people from across Calderdale connect over a cuppa. Amongst many attendees was Ann Kingston, the Mayor of Calderdale.
Kate Dearden shared: “Overgate’s expansion plans will have a very positive impact on our community and on improving the end-of-life care available here in Halifax, so I was delighted to host a Big Brew in support of the campaign. I want to thank all those who attended the event for their tremendous support.”
Dru Brown, Capital Campaign Fundraiser, said: “It’s wonderful to see community ambassadors like Kate Dearden continue to bring our vibrant Calderdale community together for our Big Build Appeal. The Big Brew showcased just how passionate the community are about achieving our dream of a new hospice for Calderdale. I can’t thank everyone enough for getting involved in the Big Brew and I am so excited to be making plans for the next one in 2025.”
So far Big Brews have raised over £25,000 for the Big Build Appeal. The Big Build represents a significant milestone for Overgate Hospice, providing an opportunity to expand and enhance its services to better meet the needs of patients and their families throughout Calderdale. The Hospice publicly launched the Big Build Appeal in April 2024. The transformational £12.75million redevelopment of the Hospice site will entail building a new purpose-built 16 bed Inpatient Unit, and significantly expanding and upgrading the Day Hospice facilities.
The funds raised through the Big Brew events will play a crucial role in making this vision a reality, ensuring that Overgate Hospice can continue to provide compassionate care for future generations