A retired nurse from Dorset is driving into 2023 with a new car thanks to Bristol Street Motors and St Oswald s Hospice.
The Hyundai i10 was the star prize donated by Bristol Street Motors Silverlink Hyundai for the Hospice s raffle, which has raised more than £40,000.
Linda Anthony, a retired community psychiatric nurse from Dorset, originally from High Howdon, regularly supports St Oswald s Hospice since her late twin brother Ron was in its care last year.
Linda said: Since my dear brother was cared for by the wonderful and dedicated staff at St Oswald s, they have always had a place in my heart. Before he passed away, Ron and I struck a deal and shook hands on it. He promised he would let me know he was doing okay, and I believe this is it!
Much of my family still live in Newcastle, and my husband and I frequently travel back up to the North East to visit. This brand-new Hyundai i10 is going to make these journeys much more comfortable.
Robert Forrester, Chief Executive of Bristol Street Motors, said: St Oswald s Hospice is a fantastic charity and community asset, which every year provides invaluable support for those receiving end of life care.
Bristol Street Motors has supported the Hospice for a number of years, and we are looking forward to continuing this brilliant partnership into the future.
Steph Edusei, Chief Executive of St Oswald s Hospice,said: Everyone at St Oswald s is incredibly happy that Linda has won the car. We grew to know Linda when we were taking care of her late brother Ron.
We have raised more than £40,000 in this year s raffle, which will allow us to continue our vital work improving the quality of life for those with a life-limiting illness.
We couldn t have done this without the support of Bristol Street Motors and people like Linda who bought a raffle ticket, shared the campaign, and donated to us!
The St Oswald s Big Raffle will return next year for its 30th Anniversary and Bristol Street Motors will be supporting the raffle and Hospice once again.
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