Tens of thousands donated to hospice appeal in its first few hours as Shropshire Star readers dig deep

Nearly £100,000 has poured in to Hope House children’s hospice's fundraising marathon in its first few hours.

The charity is hoping to raise half a million pounds in 36 hours over the weekend.

The Shropshire Star has signed up as a Champion for this year's campaign and is asking readers to make a donation to help the charity reach its goal. 

Every pound raised by the public across the 36 hours will be doubled by local businesses who have pledged to match the public donations – meaning one donation will make twice the impact. 

Launched on Sunday morning at 10am, in the first few house of the campaign nearly £100,000 had already poured into the fundraiser.

Generous readers and supporters of Hope House had donated £90,901 in the first three hours - with 32 hours to go.

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