Arnold Clark Chesterfield Motorstore has donated a brand-new vehicle to Ashgate Hospicecare. The local charity offers care, advice and support to patients with life-threatening conditions and their families. As the charity provides this specialist care without charge, it is almost entirely dependent on donations.
Russell Borrie, Group Franchise Director, commented on the recent donation:
‘We are delighted at the opportunity to support Ashgate Hospicecare, a landmark charity in Chesterfield. After correspondence with the charity, we decided that the best thing we could do for them was provide them with a vehicle in order to accommodate their day-to-day needs. The charity operates a free-of-charge service for its patients, which is why it’s crucial that they receive support from businesses. All of us at Arnold Clark are very proud to show support to the local community through the donation of a brand-new Vauxhall Astra.’
The chosen donation by Arnold Clark Automobiles was a brand-new 15 plate Vauxhall Astra, which was picked out by charity representatives in branch. Chesterfield Motorstore’s General Manager David Thompson also offered his professional advice to the charity, considering their needs and helping them choose the best car to meet their requirements.
‘The car will be an integral part of fundraising and will be used for visiting supporters as well as for travelling to and from other fundraising events, such as the Bakewell Show, Barlow Carnival and the Chesterfield Marathon. As the demand for hospice care rises, it is crucial that nurses can travel easily, which is why the car will be useful for them too’, commented Event Fundraiser Charlotte Gratton, from Ashgate Hospicecare, adding:
‘We are so grateful to Arnold Clark for this wonderful car, it will help when our volunteers and staff are out in the community, fundraising for patients and their families across North Derbyshire. The Arnold Clark designers have even added special livery that incorporates our company logo to spread the word of Ashgate Hospicecare and our Sponsor a Nurse campaign, so please look out for it!’