Johnsons Coaches has raised almost £5,000 to help Marie Curie provide vital end of life care. The operator’s staff visited the Marie Curie Hospice in Solihull to present the end of life care charity with the £4,750 it has raised to help support people living with terminal illness in the Midlands.
The team at the coach operator raised the funds during 2023 through customer raffles, events, and by taking part in the Marie Curie 100km Walking Challenge in November.
The Marie Curie Hospice in Solihull helped 5,898 people in 2022/2023, and is dependent on donations.
Kyran Flynn, General Manager at Johnsons Coaches, said: “In 2023 our staff voted to support Marie Curie as part of their fundraising efforts for the year, because of the vital work they do supporting local people at the end of their life. Through visits to the hospice our staff have seen first hand how Marie Curie staff are working tirelessly to give people, their family and friends the best care and experience to the end and we’re proud to support them.”
Marie Curie Senior Community Fundraiser Peter Sara added: “It’s thanks to our amazing corporate partners like Johnsons Coaches that Marie Curie has been there for those affected by terminal illness over the past 75 years, but today our work is more needed than ever. We know that everyone will be affected by dying, death and bereavement and our aim is to make sure that everyone has the best possible end of life experience.
“With the continued support of businesses in the Midlands we can ensure a future where everyone gets the care they need.”
