Customers of Pickwell Farm Shop and Nursery in Southampton dug deep during 2024 and raised £6,524 to support local people affected by cancer.
Our wonderful volunteer, Steve Russell, organises bucket collections at the Bursledon-based business each weekend, and every penny raised goes towards providing emotional support for anyone affected by cancer in our local area.
Steve has raised nearly £70,000 for us since he began volunteering with the charity 15 years ago. As well as Pickwell, he carries out bucket collections at Southampton’s annual Boat Show and organises collection cans at various Southampton-based businesses.
Catherine Price, our new Director of Fundraising, said:
“As a charity which receives no government funding, we feel incredibly lucky to have superstars in our community who go above and beyond to support local people affected by cancer. Steve volunteers tirelessly to raise money for us and does everything with a huge smile on his face. Thank you, Steve, and to everyone at Pickwell and all of the other Southampton businesses who support us. We’re very aware that many people are thinking very carefully about what they spend and we’re so grateful to everyone who gives generously.”
The photo shows employees of Pickwell Farm Shop and Nursery, Steve Russell (C with collection bucket) and Catherine Price (R)