Grateful family help hospice charity create fundraising Christmas jumpers
It’s that time of year when people think of buying a Christmas jumper to wear with the family over the festive season or getting one as a gift for a loved one.
Now LOROS Hospice, which cares for people from Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland in their final weeks, has brought out its own Christmas sweater to raise money to support services.
A family which benefited from the vital service LOROS provides came up with the idea.
Seema Thakkar’s dad, Vipin Mashru, was cared for at the Leicester hospice in his final days.
Seema said: “LOROS gave us something we will always be grateful for.
"Their care gave dad comfort, dignity and precious time, and it gave our family the chance to say goodbye knowing he was safe, comfortable and cared for.
“For that, we will always be grateful.
“It was dad’s wish that I support this amazing charity and help it continue caring for other patients and families the way it cared for us.”
Now Seema, with her uncle Naresh Popat, has helped LOROS to work with a Leicester-based knitwear manufacturer to develop the jumper, with the aim of raising thousands for patient care.
Camilla Barrow, LOROS chief executive, commented: “We are hugely grateful to Seema and her family for helping bring this range to life.
"Every jumper sold will help us provide specialist care and support to patients and their families at a time when they need it most.
"It’s a wonderful way for people to enjoy the festive season while making a real difference in their local community.”
You can also buy a LOROS jumper for your dog or invest in hats and scarves from the new range so the whole family can show their support this festive time.
All products are manufactured from recycled cotton T-shirt yarn and recycled plastic bottles so they are good for the planet as well as the hospice.
“I’d urge everyone to snap them up quick before we sell out,” added Camilla.
Visit loros.co.uk/xmasjumper to see the whole range of LOROS Christmas clothes and to buy them – you can also get them from selected shops run by the charity, while stocks last.