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Westergate House Support Aid Collection for Ukraine

Saturday, 26 March 2022 18:30

Westergate House care home, Fontwell, are proud to be supporting Aid Collection for Ukraine. Staff, residents, relatives and friends of the care home acted fast last week to gather supplies, and a financial donation of £500, towards the cause.

The contributions were delivered to a collection point for sorting in readiness for transport to the Polish border as soon as possible.

General Manager Paul Middleton-Russell commented: “We are thrilled to have gathered so many wonderful donations for such a worthy cause. The response was fantastic.”

"Thank you everyone who has contributed."

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