Wolverhampton hospice launches 'Quid for Compton' appeal

Wolverhampton's Compton Care has launched its annual appeal encouraging residents to support those battling incurable illnesses.

Its 'Quid for Compton' campaign urges people to donate at least £1 to the hospice to fund its 'life-changing' care.

Community fundraiser Vicki Wootton said: “We are excited to have launched our 2018 Quid for Compton appeal and we hope that lots of businesses, schools and individuals will get involved.

“A pound might not seem like a lot but if everyone each gave a donation of £1 it would make a massive difference.

"By supporting Quid for Compton, you will be making a valuable life-changing contribution to the families we support helping them to live the best life, and enjoy the best Christmas, possible.”

The initiative encouraging residents to donate as much as they can to the Compton Road West hospice runs until Sunday.

Supporters can support the cause by organising their own collection or event at home, work or school, as well as making an online donation.

It first launched last year and raised more than £7,000 - which funds 34 visits from a nurse delivering care and support in a patient's home during the festive season.

It forms part of the hospice's 'Christmas Isn't Cancelled' campaign aiming to remind people festivities can continue despite their incurable illness.

The appeal aims to gift families with the care and support they need to be able to continue do enjoy Christmas.

Compton Care, formerly Compton Hospice, supports people living with a complex, long term or incurable condition across the Black Country, Staffordshire and Shropshire.

It will continue to care for people in need within homes and at its base throughout December and on Christmas Day.

Staff and volunteers will don their tinsel-trimmed outfits and battle the chilly wintry weather to make sure patients are supported.