Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival (SICFest) has chosen Severn Hospice as its designated charity for this year’s event, set to take place in July.
Money donated will support the organisation’s mission to provide the highest standards of specialist palliative and specialist end-of-life care through a range of services, whether at its two hospice locations in Shropshire or at an individual’s home.
SICFest director Beth McGowan, said: “This is the second time we have chosen Severn Hospice. The at-home team supported our family and cared for my father so well in his final weeks and recently looked after a friend before her passing. It made sense once again to support such a fantastic organisation, which touches so many people’s lives in Shropshire. The SICFest donation will be based on ticket sales and there will also be an opportunity for audiences to make a personal contribution at all the festival performances.”
Professor Derek Willis, medical director at Severn Hospice, said: “We need to raise £2 for every £3 we spend, so support and donations from our local community are paramount to our caring services. Raising money through having a laugh at the brilliant comedy festival is to me, a perfect combination. Many thanks to SICFest for choosing us once again. Roll on July, for some fun!
SICFest takes place from 8 to 12 July at various venues throughout Shrewsbury including The Hive, The Loft at The Old Post Office, The Morris Hall and Theatre Severn.
CAPTION: Nicky Green, senior community fundraiser, Severn Hospice; Beth McGowan, director SICFest and Derek Willis, medical director, Severn Hospice.
