On Tuesday 19th October the staff at Orpington’s St Christopher’s Hospice, whose goal is “to promote and provide skilled and compassionate palliative care of the highest quality”, welcomed Assistant Provincial Grand Master W. Bro. David Stiff, accompanied by a party of local Mark Master Masons and Royal Ark Mariners.
They were representing seven local Lodges who had nominated St Christopher’s to receive donations on behalf of the Mark Benevolent Fund to commemorate the significant contribution made by H.R.H., The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
The presentation of £7,000 was made on behalf of the following Lodges:
Saye & Sele Lodge No. 308 represented By W. Bro Keith Sims, Prov.G.I.G.
Temple Lodge No. 322 represented by W. Bro Bill Murray, P.Prov.G.J.W.
Royal Oak Lodge No. 416 represented by their Worshipful Master W. Bro. Terry Hall.
Knole Lodge No. 876 represented by W. Bro. Roger Moye, P.G.Std.B.
Orpington Lodge No. 1083.
Oakley Lodge No. 1584.
Mandalay Lodge No. 1886 represented by W. Bro. Phil Clare, P.A.G.Swd.B.
The donation was officially received by Graham Perace and Jan Noble, their Director of Quality & Innovation. Jan and her team actively monitor and ensure the quality of care across the organisation, inside and out in the community. Jan leads on quality improvement and drives innovation and new models of care across St Christopher s and hospices nationally.
A second presentation of a cheque for £300 was made by eight year-old Bella Saunders. Her donation was made in memory of her grandad Steve who had been so well cared for at the Hospice. The funds were given by Mrs Janet Stiff who had received them as a
charitable donation from the Bradstow Chapter, Broadstairs for making a banner for them.
Graham and Jan expressed their sincere thanks on behalf of St Christopher’s to the Mark Benevolent Fund and to the individual Lodges for their kind nomination.
Hal Davidson, the Senior Community Fundraiser for St Christopher s Hospice said Thank you so much for raising funds for St Christopher s. Your support means a great deal to all our staff caring for and supporting people across south east London when they need us most. It is only through your help that we are able to continue to care for people living with a terminal illness across south east London and we are so grateful for your support.