Lancaster woman marks 55th birthday by giving up 55 hours of her time for St John’s Hospice

Having heard a presentation by St John’s to Lancaster Loyne Rotary Club one evening Susan was inspired by their work and excited that the hospice had been chosen as their Charity of the Year, she went home thinking, ‘how can I help?’

Susan set about deciding which were the best ways she could help St John’s and then planned her 55 hour volunteer dedication.

She has helped at coffee mornings, the May plant sale, the finance department, and worked in the hospice charity shops at Bare and Kendal including sorting through and pairing up shoes!

Not content with this she went on to give a number of local history talks and 
presentations about north west entertainers with all the money raised given to the hospice.

Susan said: “Last September was my 55th birthday so I decided that during the year I would do 55 hours volunteering for the hospice. The work the hospice does is tremendous and I know the work and care means so much to the community; as does the help and comfort that is given to patients and families.

“I have really enjoyed the challenge and experience because it has given me a great insight into the huge variety of work that goes on at the hospice and out in the community.”