Bank View Brings Smiles to East Lancashire Hospice by raising £440 during Ramadan
During Ramadan earlier this year, colleagues at
Blackburn based Bank View Smile Studios (BVSS) decided they would like to take
the opportunity to raise some money for East Lancashire Hospice
This
involved members
of the practice being sponsored to join in with the fasting, many of whom were
keen to participate. Despite some
concern that the fasting was taking place in the Summer months and that the
duration was substantial, the team of 12 raised an incredible £440 for the
hospice.
BVSS is the oldest and
most established dental practice in the region which boasts many 4th generation
patients and one which has been continuously delivering outstanding dentistry
to local families since 1906. Khalid and Thomas took over the helm in 2010 and
have built on the strong foundations established by their prestigious
predecessors by incorporating advanced implant, orthodontic and cosmetic
treatments to their high quality general dental portfolio. As a result BVSS is
now one of the Best Dental Clinic's in the UK, a title it has won twice along
with more than 20 other dental and business awards in the last decade.
Fasting for Ramadan involves
the abstinence from all food and water which starts from the pre-dawn period
around 3am and continues through to sunset around 9pm. 18 hours was seen to be
'a bridge too far' for some, however because the practice wanted to make
participation easier for everyone, they created a sliding scale approach
ranging from; Level 1: Abstaining from Food only during the working day but
water and drinks were permitted, Level 2: Not eating or drinking from 8am to
6pm which are usual working hours. Level 3: Drinks only from 3am to 9pm or
Level 4: Equivalent to the complete fast.
Sponsorship amounts were raised accordingly with Ann, Bank View Smile’s
Finance Manager one of the most successful participants and also the person in
charge of keeping a record of who was doing what, on which day and at which
level.
Dr Khalid Master explains
why he and his colleagues decided to support the hospice “The hospice is not
only a very worthy local charity, but also close to our hearts through the care
they have provided, especially over recent years for some of our nearest and
dearest. Each team member has their own special story of how the hospice has
touched their lives, which is why we always participate in at least one fund
raising activity, such as the Starlight Walk and Bubble Runs in the early
years, culminating into Bake Sales, Raffles, Sponsored Walks Up Mountains,
Abseiling down Towers, Sky Dives and so much more during our Corporate
Challenge year. For me personally, my first association with the hospice came
when my Aunt Rabia Khonat stayed there. It was during that time, I saw up close
the superb attention and hospitality she and our family received. Since then,
my uncle, Solly Khonat and family members like myself have become long term
supporters of the hospice and the difficulties with fund raising recently have
only galvanised us further”.
Leanne Green, Fundraiser at East Lancashire Hospice
commented “We are extremely grateful to Dr Khalid and all of his colleagues at
Bank View Smile Studios for the incredible amount they have raised for the
hospice and recognise the concerted efforts of all involved. Bank View Smile Studios are long term
supporters of the hospice and have contributed to our cause in many different
ways over the years. All of the monies
raised will go directly towards the provision of patient care here at the
hospice at a time when we have never needed it more due to the impact of the
Global Pandemic. On behalf of everyone
here, we would like to say a huge Thank You to the whole team”.
For further
information please contact Katie Elliott – Marketing & Communications Lead
on:
Telephone: 01254
287015
Email: Katherine.Elliott@eastlancshospice.org.uk