CHIPS Longton franchisee Stephen Osborne
Longton Hospice Donation
Forsbrook Cricket team
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CHIPS Longton customers have helped big-hearted franchisee Stephen Osborne boost the coffers of a Stoke on Trent hospice.
Stephen was so impressed with care given to his nan, Irene Osborne, in her final days at the Douglas Macmillan Hospice, he decided he wanted to show his gratitude by raising funds for the charity.
Stephen offered customers posters in exchange for donations and many also handed over their change, raising a grand total of £112 in memory of Irene.
“Douglas Macmillan Hospice cared for my Nan and gave her dignity and comfort in 2006,” said Stephen.
”What is remarkable is that it provides 24-hour expert care and support purely from donations, it receives no funding from the Government or NHS.
“As I have seen first hand, the work it does is fantastic and I am delighted to help them as every penny counts.”
LONGTON CRICKET CLUB
Generous Steve Osborne, of CHIPS Longton, was only too happy to dig deep when a local cricket club asked him for help.
Forsbrook Cricket Club’s great success on the field meant they had moved up through the divisions and they wanted to make sure they looked the part on the field.
Steve was approached by Kris Hughes, who coaches the junior sides and plays for Forsbrook First team, and was delighted to sponsor the team.
They have now been kitted out in smart yellow and purple tracksuits with CHIPS emblazoned across the chest.The guys are pictured prior to playing a 20/20 cup competion against local rivals Woore and Longton. Forsbrook won against Woore ,but Lost against a very strong Longton Side. Steve’s generosity doesn’t stop with the First Team. During his visit to the club the under 11s were delighted to receive CHIPS vouchers, demo games, bionicles masks and T-Shirts from Steve, whose store is on The Strand, Longton.
