Ceremonial Mayor of Salford pledges support to St Ann’s
Councillor Tanya Burch chooses St Ann’s Hospice as one of the charities she will support, and this weekend completes a charity skydive.
The new Ceremonial Mayor of Salford, Councillor Tanya Burch, has chosen St Ann’s Hospice as one of the charities she will support whilst she’s in office, along with the Royal Naval Association (Pendleton).
We’re delighted to welcome Cllr Tanya into our community of supporters in Salford. St Ann’s was also selected by the previous Ceremonial Mayor of Salford, Councillor Gina Reynolds, for her 2023-24 term.
Cllr Tanya says: “I attended one of St Ann’s events last year at their Little Hulton site and I was so impressed. I had never been to a hospice before then, and I wasn’t sure what to expect. However as soon as I entered the car park I was greeted with such warmth by staff who were so caring. I had such a lovely experience meeting patients on the ward where there is so much joy, happiness and optimism.”
I have met so many people in Salford who talk about how the atmosphere of St Ann’s Hospice is so full of peace and love, which I agree with. There are so many people in Salford who fundraise and support the hospice, I want to support them whilst I am Ceremonial Mayor and be part of the incredible charity. Councillor Tanya Burch, Ceremonial Mayor of Salford
Cllr Tanya attended and officially opened the Summer Fair in Little Hulton, where she took part in the fun of the day and spoke to patients to hear about how important St Ann’s services are to those in the community.
When Cllr Tanya was asked about fundraising she plans to undertake, she said: “I am taking on a skydive on 31st August to raise money for both of my chosen charities. I have never jumped out of a plane before so I’m getting more excited as the day nears.”
The previous Ceremonial Mayor of Salford, Cllr Gina, raised an amazing £44,425.14 for her chosen charities. This included £14,808.38 for the hospice, which is a cause close to her heart.
When speaking about why she chose St Ann’s, Cllr Gina said: “This wonderful charity is very personal to me. Sadly, both my mum and auntie passed away peacefully at St Ann’s Hospice.
“They received excellent end-of-life care and I was provided with fantastic support from the caring staff. I can’t thank them enough and wanted to give something back.”
We're so delighted to have the support from Ceremonial Mayor of Salford Cllr Tanya Burch during her term as mayor. Partnerships like this mean so much to us, not only in raising vital income needed to keep our hospice doors open, but spreading awareness too about the work we do. Lucy Green, Fundraising Manager, St Ann’s Hospice
Lucy continued: “It’s also wonderful to work with so many amazing people involved with the mayor’s charity committee. They truly do wonderful work every year to support the local people of Salford, and we are so excited to be part of the journey again.
“It was an absolute privilege to work with Cllr Gina Reynolds, her Consort and the wider committee. The work Gina puts into her local community and the passion she has for the people of Salford is incredible.
“We cannot thank Cllr Gina and Cllr Tanya enough for all the support they have given to St Ann’s Hospice.”
To support Cllr Tanya with her skydive, please see her fundraising page here.