FUNDRAISING FOR THE SAINT LAZARUS HOSPICE ASSOCIATION
The following is a selection of the fundraising activities of members of the Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem and supporters of the Saint Lazarus Hospice Association
In the fifteen years from incepton by nine founding members, a total sum aproaching £50,000 has been raised by the Order for the Hospice movement. This sum it is hoped will be breached at the 15th Aniversary Investiture.
Fundraising actitivites are enthusiastically undertaken by members and friends of the Order. In addition to funds raised through the biannual Investitures and private donations, other events have included:
2009
A trip to the Globe Theatre to see As You Like It: £1,961
2008
The Saint Lazarus Ladies Fun Run: £2000
Visit to the Globe Theatre: £800
2005
Toseland's Ladies Festival £1,010l
Breast Cancer at Addenbrookes Hospital: £900
2004
2003
Buckingham Commandery Barbeque: £750
“I would like, on behalf of our charity, to thank them for their great effort and very generous donation”
Frà John Baron von Hoff
President of The Saint Lazarus Hospice Association
A Celebration of 15 years.
The 31st Investiture will be held on Saturday September 25th 2010 in the Priory Church of Saint Bartholomew’s at Smithfield, London. The service will include the Tenebrae Choir directed by Nigel Short, with the organ and trumpeters of the Priory Church.
Members of the public are most welcome to join us in our celebration and prayers. Contact the Secretary General to ensure a place.
Saint Lazarus Ladies Adidas Women's 5km Challenge 2010
If you want to join us on a (we promise!) fun day with 15,000 women of ages, please email us asking for a form. £15 will cover entry and a £5 donation to the Saint Lazarus Hospice Association. The run finishes with a well earned lunch and glass of wine or two at a local restaurant.
Continuing the celebration of 15 years of charitable work, the Order is holding a Charity Ball, with reels and a stupendous auction of promiseson the November 11th in aid of the Saint Lazarus Hospice Association. Email for details.