A BURNLEY couple have celebrated 60 years of marriage by raising £600 for Pendleside Hospice.
Mary and Roy Walkden decided to celebrate the milestone anniversary at Nelson House.
They asked family and friends for donations to the Reedley-based hospice in lieu of gifts.
They also had a special get together with family at their home where they were joined by the Mayor and Mayoress of Burnley.
And a special celebratory card was sent from the Queen wishing them all the best. Roy said: “We decided to support the hospice by asking for donations because we didn’t want any presents.
“We like to support this good cause in every way we can.”
The money raised will help the hospice provide care to local people suffering from cancer and other life limiting illnesses.
Current annual running costs now exceed £2.85 million, of which, more than £2 million has to be raised from fundraising and donations.
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