Over £25,000 raised ‘From Teesside With Love’
Teesside Hospice’s ‘From Teesside With Love’ annual ball, held at the Riverside Stadium, has raised £25,800 to support the charity’s vital services.
Business owners and supporters from across the region came together on Saturday 28th March for a special evening of community and entertainment, hosted by Compere Simon Robertson.
The James Bond-themed ball featured entertainment from Stockton Riverside College dancers and singers, and local band The Fallen; casino tables and photo booths; and a popular auction, raffle and prize draws which generated the much-needed funds to help operate the hospice’s services.
Teesside Hospice provides care, compassion and dignity to patients and families who have been affected by life-limiting illness, offering support through its In-Patient Unit, outreach services, Wellbeing Centre, Bereavement Counselling Service and Lymphoedema Clinic.
Guests at the ball heard from Teesside Hospice’s Chair of the Board of Trustees Gary Whitehead and CEO Mike Thornicroft, as well as a video from Janet Gardener, whose husband Jeremy passed away at the hospice in 2024.
In the video, Janet shared how the hospice had provided the couple with ‘a bubble of loveliness’ for the final two weeks of Jeremy’s life: “Jeremy was referred to the hospice once he’d been given a short prognosis. We moved ourselves into Jeremy’s room and it became a home from home. The staff became extended family, we were loved, cared for.
“When Jeremy’s final hours came around, he was able to spend them feeling loved, supported and peaceful. I was supported all the way through, and I felt loved just as much as he was.
“It gave us our two weeks of living in a bubble of loveliness, that I will carry with me forever.”
Supporters at the Ball had the opportunity to bid on items including a stay at Guisborough Hall, signed Middlesbrough FC and Newcastle United FC shirts, Ramsdens jewellery and more on the night, which contributed towards the total.
Zoe Bellamy, Events Fundraiser at Teesside Hospice, said: “We’re so grateful to all of the wonderful supporters and suppliers who made this evening possible. It was an incredible evening and, most importantly, raised a significant amount of money which will have a huge impact on the services we provide to over 4,000 each year across the region.
“A huge thank you to everyone involved and we can’t wait to see you at the next one!”
To find out more about Teesside Hospice’s services and future events, visit www.teessidehospice.org.
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