Gilder Group continue to support Ashgate Hospicecare by donating car for the third year running

Ashgate Hospicecare is thrilled to announce that they have received a brand new Mitsubishi ASX, kindly donated by Chesterfield’s Gilder Group.

The car, which was passed over to hospice last week, is the newest model of its type which promises to offer great space and comfort to our patients.

Dave Littlewood, Dealer Principal of Chesterfield’s Gilder Mitsubishi, said:-

“We are delighted to continue our support for Ashgate Hospicecare. We hope that this year’s gift of a Mitsubishi ASX will prove to be as reliable and hard working as all the staff and volunteers at the Hospice, who regardless of the weather turn up to provide essential caring, often to remote parts of Derbyshire.

“The staff’s selflessness and good humour rubs off on us all – if we can make their life and that of their patient’s a little easier, then that’s a good job well done!”

Alison Ward-Foster, Partnerships Manager at Ashgate Hospicecare, said:-

“We can’t thank Gilder Group enough for their continued support. Their generosity makes such a difference to our patients who will be able to travel is comfort and style to the Day Hospice. The hospice is also saving money by not purchasing or leasing a vehicle and the money saved enables our nurses to care for more patients and their loved ones.”

Elaine Ryalls, a patient in Ashgate Hospicecare’s Day Hospice, said:-

“The new car looks really lovely.  It makes it possible for me to come to the Day Hospice which provides huge support to me. Thank you for supporting Ashgate Hospicecare.”

Across its full range of services, Ashgate runs a 21-bed Inpatient Unit, a 16-place Day Hospice, and a range of therapy and support services on site. Services are funded mainly through donations and are provided free of charge to patients and their families. The majority of services delivered are in the community, enabling people to stay at home.