Lottery supporters' discounts
Supporters of a Staffordshire-based hospice lottery will soon be reaping the benefits of playing as new money-saving cards are issued to them. Supporters of a Staffordshire-based hospice lottery will soon be reaping the benefits of playing as new money-saving cards are issued to them. Staff at St Giles Hospice Lottery, in Lichfield, are dishing out their new money-saving cards to the 32,000 players who take part in the weekly lottery. By using the card players are entitled to an instant discount at more than 100 shops and outlets across the area which have signed up to the scheme. Holders will be entitled to a discount, typically 10 per cent, at no cost to the hospice.
Supporters of a Staffordshire-based hospice lottery will soon be reaping the benefits of playing as new money-saving cards are issued to them.
Staff at St Giles Hospice Lottery, in Lichfield, are dishing out their new money-saving cards to the 32,000 players who take part in the weekly lottery.
By using the card players are entitled to an instant discount at more than 100 shops and outlets across the area which have signed up to the scheme.
Holders will be entitled to a discount, typically 10 per cent, at no cost to the hospice.
Venues in Burton upon Trent, Burntwood, Cannock, Hednesford, Lichfield, Rugeley, Stafford, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Uttoxeter, Walsall and Whittington have all signed up to the scheme.
Richard Simmonite, St Giles Hospice promotions commercial manager, said: "We have a number of exciting new businesses participating this year, so we are urging our players to carry their cards with pride and make the most of their special discounts.
"We are extremely grateful to our lottery players who help care for local people each and every week through their continued generosity and the Discount Card is our way of saying thank you for their invaluable support."
Participating companies come from across the hospice's patient catchment area and include restaurants, fashion stores, florists, garden centres, hair salons, food stores and furniture outlets.
The St Giles Hospice Lottery gives away more than £3,000 in prizes every week – with one lucky winner scooping a £2,000 jackpot.
Taking part costs just £1 per week and the exclusive Discount Card is just one of the benefits.
All players signing up for a full year in advance also receive a limited edition St Giles Hospice Bear to thank them for their continuing support.
For the last five years the hospice's lottery has raised more than £1 million, with every penny going towards caring for people with cancer and other serious illnesses.
Further information on joining the lottery is available by calling 0845 370 65 80. Alternatively, visit the website at www.stgiles hospice.com/lottery
