Cygnet Health Care Raises £560 for Give A Duck Foundation

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Cygnet Health Care's Cygnet Acer Clinic, located on Worksop Road, hosted a week-long duck-themed fundraiser to support The Give A Duck Foundation, a charity that provides Chemo Ducks to children undergoing cancer treatment across the UK. The fundraiser, inspired by a service user's love of ducks, included activities such as hook-a-duck, 'Guess How Many Ducks in the Jar', and a fancy dress competition. The event raised a total of £560, which will help support more than 22 children undergoing cancer treatment.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Cygnet Health Care service raised £560 for The Give A Duck Foundation, a charity that provides Chemo Ducks to children undergoing cancer treatment.
  • The fundraiser was inspired by a service user's love of ducks and was organized by the staff and service users of Cygnet Acer Clinic.
  • The event included activities such as hook-a-duck, 'Guess How Many Ducks in the Jar', and a fancy dress competition, as well as donating to a pick'n'mix stall, taking part in arts and crafts, and tucking into duck-themed cupcakes.
  • The Give A Duck Foundation provides Chemo Ducks, which are fitted with medical lines to mirror those of the child, to help prepare children for their treatment.
  • The Cygnet Health Care service's fundraising efforts were supported by their service users, who played a large part in choosing the activities, making posters, sharing the fundraising page, and delivering flyers in the neighborhood.
  • Abigail Hague, Clinical Manager at the Cygnet Health Care service, praised her team's fundraising success and highlighted the importance of fundraising for team work and community spirit.

Statistics:

  • £560 was raised for The Give A Duck Foundation
  • More than 22 children undergoing cancer treatment will benefit from the charity's efforts
  • The fundraising event also included donations to a pick'n'mix stall
  • Service users involved in the fundraiser helped choose activities, make posters, and share the fundraising page

Sources:

  • Cygnet Health Care service article
  • The Give A Duck Foundation website (no URL provided)
  • Chemo Duck information (no specific reference provided)