Highland Hospice nurse raises £35,000 for charity at China Ball in Inverness
A ball organised by a nurse in aid of the Highland Hospice has raised over £35,000.
Hospice senior nurse Gillian McRobie is set to form part of a 30-strong group heading out to walk part of the Great Wall of China next year in a major fundraising drive for the hospice which provides end-of-life care and support for affected families across the region.
The 55-year-old from Forres arranged the China Ball which took place on March 1 at the Drumossie Hotel to support their fundraising efforts.
Gillian said: “Trekkers sold tickets and found auction and raffle prizes, so it was a big team effort, and was all pulled together for what was a magnificent night by Emma one of our fabulous fundraising team.”
Speaking about why she has decided to take on this mammoth challenge, Gillian said: “I feel very passionate about supporting our fundraising team as a nurse at the Hospice because without the support of the very generous Highland community the clinical team would not be able to provide all the services we offer under the umbrella of the Highland Hospice.
“As nurses we receive lots of gifts and praise for our care delivery but I believe the fundraising team and the fundraisers out in the community are the unsung heroes of the Hospice and I am so very grateful for all the trekkers, marathon runners, cake sale bakers, bungie jumpers and all the people who go out of their way to raise funds for our precious local Hospice.
“We could not do our job without each and every one of them. This trek is my opportunity to be show my support and appreciation.
“I am looking forward to next spring and along with the other trekkers will be continuing my fundraising efforts throughout summer.”
Gillian is also planning a craft stand at a Summer Street Market in Inverness as well as a tea party or quiz night in Forres.
