Turn blue and raise money for a local hospice.

 St Ann's Hospice, which is based in Little Hulton, is asking people to wear something blue to work or school, to baking something blue for a bake sale, or craft something blue for a craft-and-coffee morning. 

This is to raise funds for the hospice.

Other ideas include holding some fun games themed on the colour blue, like a quiz, or arrange a run, walk swim or cycle dressed in blue. 

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St Ann’s Hospice is asking everyone to go blue on May 17, but participants can go blue on any day in May if Friday 17 does not work.

To register today for a free Go Blue fundraising pack or to find out more about the campaign, visit: www.sah.org.uk/blue. 

Anyone unable to take part in go #Blue4StAnns can donate to the Go Blue campaign at: www.justgiving.com/campaign/goblue4stanns.

Anne-Marie Wynne, Head of Fundraising at St Ann’s Hospice, says: “We couldn’t support thousands of local people every year without your help. Going #Blue4StAnns this May will help us to provide excellent free care and support to people affected by life-limiting illnesses.” 

Any questions can be directed to the St Ann’s Fundraising Team by emailing supporter@sah.org.uk or phoning 0161 498 3631.