Weldmar Hospicecare raised a staggering £316,846 in its Making Every Moment Matter crowdfunding campaign after an ‘overwhelming response’.
The 30-hour marathon smashed its £250,000 target and raised the highest total of any appeal since the launch of the charity.
A number of generous donors and trusts contributed to a match fund, which allowed donations from members of the public to be doubled throughout the campaign.
The Making Every Moment Matters campaign was launched by Weldmar Hospicecare in response to the news that the charity, which provides specialist
end of life care and support in Dorset for adults with a life limiting illness and their loved ones, is expecting to spend an additional £1m on services
more than they raise through traditional fundraising.