A challenge led by a very special feline mascot is underway to provide chocolate Easter treats for staff and patients at Fairfield General Hospital.
Tuxedo cat Spritzer lives on the grounds of the hospital with his owner Heléna Abrahams and regularly visits staff and patients on the mental health wards.
Now in its eighth year, Spritzers Easter Egg Challenge is aiming to collect 3,500 eggs to be gifted to staff and patients at the hospital, from “cleaners to surgeons”.
Heléna said: “It’s been hard this year. We have 902 eggs at the moment but really want to be able to make sure we can cover the whole hospital.
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“Our aim is to make people smile and let them know they are being thought of through this small gesture.
“If everyone who is reading donated a £1.35 egg, it would be a massive help. It’s all about quantity so any size is really appreciated.”
The challenge was hampered when more than 100 donated Easter eggs were stolen from a supermarket collection point in Whitefield last month.
People can send monetary donations to gizmoslegacy108@gmail.com and the team will use the money to buy extra Easter eggs.
Heléna added: “I live in the hospital grounds and see the work that the amazing staff do.
"Spritzer makes the patients so happy and we want to keep giving a little something back.”
There are donation trolleys in the following supermarkets for those who would like to support the cause:
- Morrisons - Whitefield, Heywood, Ramsbottom
- Tesco – Prestwich, Ramsbottom, Blackley
- Aldi - Bury
Salford City FC is also supporting the cause and donations can be left with the club.
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