• News Page 2009

 

Residents plant Fields of Hope
as group launches link with Marie Curie

At the launch of Helm Housing's exciting new partnership with Marie Curie Cancer Care are residents and staff of Pine Tree Manor in Twinbrook with (far left) Helm Housing Group Chief Executive Jean Fulton and (far right) Marie Curie's Community Fundraiser Lesley Wright.

RESIDENTS and staff of Pine Tree Manor in Twinbrook have helped to plant 'Fields of Hope' recently when Helm Housing (previously BIH Housing), NI's largest housing association, announced a new partnership with Marie Curie Cancer Care. Helm will be the official sponsor of the Marie Curie Field of Hope for the next two years, with staff and tenants raising money during this period to support the charity

An estimated 50,000 daffodil bulbs will be planted in over 50 Helm Housing schemes across Northern Ireland in the coming weeks, offering a symbol of hope

to hundreds of local people who are living with end-of-life illnesses and who depend on Marie Curie Cancer Care for support for themselves and their families.

The 'Fields of Hope' campaign encourages local businesses, members of the community and schoolchildren to plant daffodils for the local charity. When the flowers bloom in spring, the public sites become a sea of yellow, raising awareness for Marie Curie Cancer Care throughout communities in Northern Ireland.

Anne Hannan, Corporate Development Manager for Marie Curie Cancer Care said, "We are just delighted to have the support of Helm Housing and look forward to working in partnership with them for the next two years."

Jean Fuiteon, Group Chief Executive of Helm Housing, addedt: "Our work is not just about housing — it's about homes and communities. We are committed to implementing a corporate social responsibility strategy and actively encourage and support Helin employees to make a positive impact to the wider community through Employer Supported Volunteering.'

Ulster Star
06/11/2009