Herts Squash donate PPE to Berkhamsted hospice

While the squash calendar has been suspended it has not stopped Herts Squash doing something positive with its time by donating hundreds of face masks to The Hospice of St Francis in Berkhamsted.

The Committee for Herts Squash decided to skip its usual awards ceremony and instead spend the money - that would normally be used on awards - on face masks for

Kim Mansfield, Herts Squash Chair, said: “Initially we considered making a monetary donation to the NHS charity, but one of our committee suggested that we approached a local squash player whose company is involved in supplying vital PPE to do something more direct and he was delighted to help out."

Antony Di Blasio, CEO of Special Wear, said: “The request from Herts Squash came out of the blue and I was delighted to facilitate their request.

“People are aware of PPE shortages and I knew several organisations desperate for face masks so I was happy to do my bit.”

The county squash organisation donated PPE to The Hospice of St Francis.

Lucy Hume, Joint Fundraising Director, The Hospice of St Francis, Berkhamsted, said: “Our need for PPE so that we can continue caring for patients is not going away any time soon, so we are incredibly grateful to Herts Squash and Special Wear for thinking of us.

"Knowing that we have the support of wonderful local organisations and businesses like these means so much to us all at the Hospice.”