Marie Curie calls for Christmas collection volunteers in Mansfield

The end-of-life charity is encouraging new and existing supporters to harness the Christmas spirit and take to their supermarket or shopping centre to raise much-needed funds to support families across Nottinghamshire who may be facing their last Christmas together.

Marie Curie is dependent on public donations so its nurses can continue providing vital care for people at the end of life in their own homes or at a Marie Curie hospice.

Donations also support its information and support line, which provides free advice on all aspects of death, dying and bereavement.

Matt Nickson, Marie Curie community fundraiser for Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, said: “Many people will be facing their last Christmas with a loved one and the money raised will help us to ensure people have their best last Christmas.

“Collecting can be a fun and rewarding experience, with many volunteers continuing to do it yearly.

"Collections are crucial to Marie Curie, and we want to encourage as many people as possible to sign up and support people affected by death, dying or bereavement.

"Christmas can be a very difficult time for those who are bereaved, living with a terminal illness, or caring for a loved one at the end of life and by signing up for just two hours of collecting, you will be enabling us to be there for everyone who needs us.”

For more information on volunteer shifts in your area and collector safety, visit mariecurie.org.uk/collect or contact Mr Nickson on 07714 754581 or [email protected]