Community invited to support Doncaster's Bluebird Care's £10,000 fundraising appeal for local hospitals

Bluebird Care Doncaster has launched its biggest fundraising event to date, with a goal to raise £10,000 for Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals Charity (DBTHC) to help improve the hospital experience for people living with dementia.

The Charity Ball will take place on Friday 31 October at the Earl of Doncaster Hotel, bringing together local businesses, organisations and residents for an evening of fundraising, entertainment and community spirit.

Every day, Bluebird Care Doncaster supports people living with dementia and their families, helping them to remain comfortable and independent in their own homes.

The team witnesses first-hand the challenges they face, and through their close relationships with local families, they understand how important heartfelt, person-centred care is at every stage of the dementia journey, including during hospital stays.

Funds raised from the Charity Ball will support Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals Charity in enhancing care and improving the hospital environment for patients living with dementia.

Guests will enjoy a glamorous roaring twenties-themed evening featuring a three-course dinner, live entertainment, fundraising activities and a charity raffle, with all proceeds helping to support local people and their families.

A highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the Doncaster Community Champion Award, recognising an unpaid care professional whose dedication, compassion and commitment has made an exceptional difference to the life of a loved one living with dementia.

Members of the public are invited to nominate someone deserving of the award. More information on how to nominate someone will be shared soon.

Vaneeta Seepersad, Director of Bluebird Care Doncaster, said:"Providing care is a privilege, and every day we see the incredible strength shown by people living with dementia and the families who support them. Their resilience inspires us, and it's why we wanted to create an event that gives something meaningful back to our local community.

"Our Charity Ball is about more than fundraising. It's about bringing people together behind a shared cause and helping ensure local people living with dementia receive the understanding, dignity and compassionate support they deserve. We hope the community will join us in making a real difference."

To find out more, sponsor the event or purchase tickets, please contact Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals Charity on [email protected] or [email protected] or simply visit https://fundraise.dbthcharity.co.uk/event/bluebird-care-ball