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Smurfit Westrock Northampton's Five-Year Partnership with Cynthia Spencer Hospice

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Smurfit Westrock Northampton, a leading paper packaging firm, has been actively supporting Cynthia Spencer Hospice in Northamptonshire through various fundraising and volunteering efforts for the past five years. The company's partnership with the hospice was inspired by Alexandra Ibrahim, an employee who was cared for by the hospice in her final days. Since then, the team has been actively involved in supporting the hospice, including donating luxury items to patients, holding fundraisers, and volunteering in the hospice gardens and charity shop donation station.

Key Takeaways:

  • Smurfit Westrock Northampton's partnership with Cynthia Spencer Hospice was sparked by employee Alexandra Ibrahim's experience with the hospice during her mother's care.
  • The company has been actively supporting the hospice through various fundraising and volunteering efforts for the past five years.
  • The team has donated luxury items to patients, including body lotion and sweet treats, and has also held fundraisers such as raffles, bake-offs, and auctions.
  • Smurfit Westrock Northampton has also supported the charity's annual golf day and has a team volunteer at the hospice's gardens and charity shop donation station.
  • The company's Smurfit Westrock Foundation donated £25,238 to fund furniture in the hospice's new Woodland Room, a multi-purpose space designed to bring the outside in and provide patients with a peaceful experience.
  • Nina Gandy, Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser Lead at Cynthia Spencer Hospice, praised the partnership, stating that it has been an incredible support to the charity, providing resources and opportunities for further support and collaboration.
  • Smurfit Westrock Northampton has committed to partnering with Cynthia Spencer Hospice for the next three years, following an employee vote.

Statistics:

  • £25,238: The amount donated by Smurfit Westrock foundation to fund furniture in the hospice's new Woodland Room.
  • 5 years: The length of time Smurfit Westrock Northampton has been supporting Cynthia Spencer Hospice.
  • 3 years: The duration of the company's commitment to partner with the hospice.

Sources:

  • Alexandra Ibrahim and Kate Williams, Smurfit Westrock Northampton
  • Nina Gandy, Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser Lead at Cynthia Spencer Hospice
  • Cynthia Spencer Hospice website: https://cynthiaspencer.org.uk/how-you-can-help-us/fundraise-and-donate/corporate-support/
  • Smurfit Westrock Northampton's story: "Paper packaging firm Smurfit Westrock champions the cause for Cynthia Spencer Hospice"

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