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Stagecoach Manchester has chosen St Ann’s Hospice as its charity of the year.
The Greater Manchester-based charity will benefit from all fundraising activity taking place from 1st October, through to the end of October of next year.
The 40 year old charity, which has three sites in Little Hulton, Heald Green and Wythenshawe, cares for patients with cancer and non-cancer life limiting illnesses.
Around 400 members of staff are supported by over 800 volunteers caring for patients within the three centres and within people’s homes.
Amanda Brown, fundraising manager at St Ann’s Hospice, said: "The fact that Stagecoach has chosen us as its charity of the year from a selection of no doubt equally worthy charities across the county is amazing news for both staff and patients.
"Any fundraising support the Hospice receives goes a long way to help ensure we can maintain the high levels of care we are renowned for across Greater Manchester."
Stagecoach Manchester consults with staff when selecting charities, and has agreed to match like-for-like the amount of money raised by staff at its four depots throughout the 12 month period.
Christopher Bowles, managing director of Stagecoach Manchester, said: "We wanted to pick a charity that had support from our staff, local roots and which makes a real difference to residents across Greater Manchester.
"The work the Hospice carries out has immeasurable value for patients and families and we are honoured to be supporting such a worthwhile cause."
To launch the charity partnership, Stagecoach Manchester drivers took part in a Wizard Wednesday fundraising event this Wednesday 19 October.
Four drivers - Martyn Dunkerley, Sean Thompson, Jason Pinder and David Hill, from the Ashton depot - gave up their own time and dressed up as wizards to hop on and off the 142 and 143 routes to collect money from passengers.
They were driven by their colleagues, who were also in wizarding costumes, as they carried out their regular duties for the day.
