Myton Hospices announces role as promoter for new raffle to raise money for the NHS

The raffle is being organised by Help our NHS, a project launched recently by rock star Liam Gallagher’s tour manager Ben Pomphrett alongside The Prince & Princess of Wales.

Ruth Freeman, CEO, of The Myton Hospices said: “We are absolutely delighted to be part of this incredible initiative with Ben and The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice.

"We are doing everything we can to support our NHS colleagues at this difficult time and they will directly benefit from the money raised from this raffle.

"We will also receive a small percentage of the funds which will help to support our own frontline staff and ensure we can continue to care for people who need us most, now and in the future.”

The project aims to benefit frontline NHS staff during the COVID-19 pandemic by helping to provide them with both treats and essential items.

It was launched in Scotland and is set to expand across the UK.

The raffle prizes are made up of rare and collectible items from music artists including Liam Gallagher, Arctic Monkeys and Bring Me the Horizon.

Fans can now enter the raffle from 6pm today (Friday April 17) until 6pm on Sunday (April 19) by visiting www.nhsfest.co.uk, where they’ll see a list of artists and companies who have gifted prizes arranged in a festival-style poster.

Tickets are priced at £5.

Ben Pomphrett said: “The idea for the project mainly stems from having a partner who works in intensive care.

"With an understanding of how busy they can be in normal times, and the challenges they’re about to face, it just seemed like something worth doing.

"Since I work as a tour manager, and the music industry is now on pause for the foreseeable, it’s a way for me to put my free time to good use, and hopefully do something beneficial.

"Partnering with the two hospices has transformed this project from an idea to a reality, and will also help with their day-to-day operations which include treating patients affected by Covid-19, which isn’t necessarily obvious when thinking about frontline staff.”

A range of festival-style merchandise is available for those who want to show their support for the project while a crowdfunding option provides an easy way for people to donate a little extra.