Christmas quiz night raises more than £1,400 for Dorset charity
We can’t thank everyone enough for their support
We’re very proud to announce that our Christmas quiz night has raised more than £1,400 for Dorset hospice charity Macmillan Caring Locally! Taking place at the Ship in Distress in Christchurch, our quiz featured prizes including a TV, golf trip and vouchers for local businesses including Rockwater Branksome and Careys Manor. The success of this event would not have been possible without the generous prize donations, and we’d like to extend a special thankyou to the following businesses:
Ardent
FTH
Rockwater
United Roofing
Ace Office
Summit Platforms
Careys Manor
St Tropez Lounge
Scoop Leisure
Burley Bike Shop
A Billion Clicks
Dorset Sea Kayaking
Rubicon
Nuffield Engineering
Wessex Packaging
Pro Crew
M Support
Carrier Rental Systems
O’Donnell Moonshine
All Fix
Yardlink
Our Projects Administrator Tilly Stevens was instrumental in organising the fundraising event and commented ‘The response we’ve had has been overwhelming. From our suppliers gifting such amazing prizes, to our staff, friends, family and clients buying raffle tickets and making generous donations to help us raise money. We can’t thank everyone enough for their support.’
‘Having that support in our home allowed us to feel like we were making it as normal as possible’
Having begun fundraising efforts in April 2024, we have so far raised in excess of £3,700 for a cause close to our hearts. Our friend and colleague James sadly needed the Hospice at Home service after being diagnosed with bladder cancer. The service, which is offered by Macmillan Caring Locally and University Hospitals Dorset, allowed James to be at home during his final weeks and spend precious time with his 1 year old daughter and close family. He passed away at home at the age of just 37, surrounded by his loved ones.
His sister Jade Carpenter, CCO here at Mar-Key Group bravely spoke about what the service meant to their family to help raise awareness and funds for the charity. ‘Having that support in our home allowed us to feel like we were making it as normal as possible. The fact we could fulfil James’ wishes to have time at home with us was amazing’. You can watch the full video below
The company will continue supporting the charity until 31 March 2025. Donations can be made via Just Giving: https://www.justgiving.com/team/mar-key-group-teamjames