Residents invited to take part in raffle to help children's ward at Warwick Hospital

Residents are being invited to take part in a charity raffle to help the children's ward at Warwick Hospital.

The South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT) is holding a 'mega MacGregor' toy raffle.

There are more than 100 prizes, which have been kindly donated by the Amethyst Group.

Proceeds from the raffle will go towards enhancing the environment for the patients on the MacGregor Children's ward.

Eileen Rock, fundraising manager said: “We are delighted to have received such generosity from Amethyst Group.

"The funds raised from the raffle will enable the team to purchase a range of items including sensory equipment for children with special needs, some outdoor play activities as well as some electronic devices for the young adults.

"With over 100 prizes available, it really is a mega raffle.

"We hope that the local community will support the “mega MacGregor ward' raffle."

The raffle costs £2 a ticket or three tickets for £5.

To enter go to: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/megaMacGregorThe raffle will be drawn on Friday August 28.

When donating, residents are asked to agree to share their email address so that the SWFT we can send out the raffle numbers.

If anyone didn't do this or if they haven't hear back from the SWFT within one working day they should contact: [email protected]