The St Asaph-based centre opened its doors in 1995 and has supported thousands of patients and their families over that period. The team are looking forward to celebrating in style by bringing the community together and shining a light on the incredible work of the many staff and volunteers who continue to provide the highest levels of care.
Chairman Trefor Jones CVO CBE, hopes people across North East Wales will get behind the hospice – which costs £1.4million a year to run – as it drives new campaigns and appeals to further improve its offering in the heart of Denbighshire. He said: “We are very appreciative of the heartfelt generous support we have received from the community over the years; to establish us as a palliative care facility in the first respect and then to maintain and develop our presence over the past 21 years, aiding us through economic crisis and enabling us look forward in our 21st to develop St Kentigern Hospice for the future.
“I’m sure we can count on the people of Denbighshire and beyond to continue offering us their support, both financially and in spirit. You are vital to the hospice’s future and we are so grateful for the support you’ve given us over the decades.”
The hospice’s original fundraising group formed at its inaugural public meeting on April 29 1986 at Bodelwyddan Castle and Lady Langford was appointed Vice Chairman of the committee. Lady Langford is still a big part of St Kentigern Hospice currently in post as President and says “it is remarkable to think how far we have come and the incredible achievements that have been; and continue to be, accomplished through the hard work and dedication of the hospice team, including staff, volunteers and the wider community”