Businesses 'escape' Shrewsbury Prison for hospice fundraiser
Local professionals were locked up for a day to raise vital funds to support the work of Shrewsbury-based charity Severn Hospice
More than £10,000 was raised by local businesses which were locked up for a day to raise funds for a Shropshire hospice.
Staff from a variety of local companies took part in the first-ever 'Prison Break' challenge held at Shrewsbury Prison to raise money for Severn Hospice.
Trading offices for prison cells, the 'inmates' spent the day rallying support from colleagues, clients, friends and family in a bid to raise a 'bail' target of £999 in order to secure their release.
Alongside fundraising from their cells, participants took part in a range of fun prison-themed challenges, including the stocks, while lunchtime visits from colleagues provided a welcome morale boost and helped spur on their fundraising efforts.
Severn Hospice medical director Derek Willis joined staff from tech firm Shoothill, Prestige Brickwork, HCR Law, Telford Hotel Spa and Golf Resort and SPS Medical Gas Specialists to plead for help.
The money raised will help Shrewsbury-based Severn Hospice continue providing specialist care and support to local families living with incurable illness as well as care for people at the end of life.
Holly Gibbons, corporate fundraiser at Shrewsbury-based Severn Hospice, said: "What an incredible day.
"We were blown away by the enthusiasm and creativity shown by everyone who took part, helping to raise more than £10,000 for local hospice care. Prison Break was about much more than raising money.
"It was an opportunity for businesses to come together, build connections and make a real difference for local families. We're so grateful to every business, sponsor and supporter who helped make the event such a success."
Paul Dawkes, a director of Prestige Brickwork in Telford, said: "Prison Break was a fantastic experience and a great way to support a charity that means so much to our local community.
"We're proud to have played a small part in helping Severn Hospice continue its incredible work."
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