Estate agent's £5,000 donation for children
Date of release: 22 December 2023
Christmas came early for sick children in Wolverhampton after a generous estate agent donated £5,000.
From left, Amie Rogers, Fundraising and Lead Digital Engagement Officer at RWT, Bob Chana and Monica Basra from Royston & Lund and Liz Luton, Play Leader at RWT
Royston & Lund, which has an office on Penn Road, raised £2,500 from a JustGiving page and matched it, with £2,042.33 worth of gifts going to the Children’s Ward at New Cross Hospital, part of The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT).
The remaining amount of £2957.67 was donated to renovate the children’s garden on Ward A21.
The company bought presents for children staying in hospital over the festive period and gifts were varied so all age groups were covered.
They included knitted items for babies and toddlers, and colouring books and toiletries for older children, with the remaining amount to renovate the children’s garden on Ward A21.
“I couldn’t be happier that we were able to positively impact the community,” said Monica Basra, Royston & Lund Lettings Manager.
“These children may be facing challenging health issues, but Christmas magic can offer them strength, hope, and a much-needed diversion. Giving gifts to a children’s ward not only makes the young patients happier, but it also provides consolation and support to their families.
“We took into account a number of variables when selecting gifts, including practicality, educational value, age appropriateness for their development, and interests that matched potential activities.”
Monica, who is part of a six-strong team which includes Directors Bob and Suky Chana, Sales Negotiator Samantha Hamilton, Lettings Negotiator Leilah Mulholland, and Assistant Lettings Manager Sky Badger, added: “We want to give this holiday season a little extra cosiness, brightness, and meaning. We truly believe if we work together, we can change things.
“The gifts and donations demonstrate our support and concern for others. They serve as a constant reminder that we are part of a wider community and we have the ability to make a positive difference to others. No age is too young or old to learn the valuable lesson of kindness.”
Amanda Winwood, RWT Charity Development Manager, received and distributed the gifts. She said: “This really is a huge donation and we’re so grateful and thankful to Royston & Lund.
“This will make a massive difference to our younger patients at a challenging time for them.”
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- For further information, please call Tim Nash on 07714 741097 or email tim.nash2@nhs.net
