Major Mick's rowing challenge raises over £40k for St Wilfrid's Hospice
He rowed from Hunston to Chichester basin and back again in a home-made boat called the Tintanic
An impressive £43,000 has been raised for St Wilfrid's Hospice, by a man who rowed from Hunston to Chichester basin and back again, in a home-made boat!
Mick Harmsworth, formerly of the Royal Scots Guards, raised enough money sailing the 'Tintanic' to fund over 200 home visits to patients in the community, 25 days of the entire Hospice at Home service or provide a community nurse specialist for over 2 months.
Major Mick said, “I am very proud to accomplish this mission I set myself for St Wilfrid’s Hospice, they have done such wonderful work over the years in our community.
It’s been wonderful talking to passers-by on each canal trip, it’s been a joy to bring a smile to so many peoples day – and also hear how many lives have been touched by the Hospice in such a positive way.”
Alison Moorey, Chief Executive for St Wilfrid’s Hospice said, “We are so grateful to have local heroes like Major Mick prepared to get active for St Wilfrid’s.
St Wilfrid’s Hospice receive just 16% of its funding and relies on the ongoing support of the public to raise £7.8 million each year.
His commitment and creativity has brought some cheer to so many. We also thank all those who have so generously donated to the Tintanic challenge.”