MANAGERS at a Bamber Bridge care home are asking fundraisers not to forget the charity in the forthcoming year.

Sue Ryder Care, based at Cuerden Hall, Shady Lane, provides 24-hour residential, respite and day care facilities for young adults with life threatening neurological conditions such as Huntington's Disease, acquired brain injuries and stroke.

But charity chiefs at the hall believe the centre loses out financially compared to other local good causes.

There is space for 37 permanent residents and the centre offers day care and respite care for five people each day.

Despite providing a vital service, staff and volunteers have to raise £250,000 locally, of the £1.25million needed annually to keep it up and running.

Centre manager Anne-Marie Potter is asking for people to consider raising money or donating money to the home if they are doing an event for charity.

She said: "It's often difficult to compete with some other organisations locally, because of the nature of the work that we do.

"All we are asking is for people to consider us when raising money." The family of resident Ted Dawson, 45, are very grateful for the care provided at the centre.

Four years ago Ted was knocked down by a car and was presumed dead at the scene.

"He spent 28 days on a life support machine, and when he came here 18 months after the accident he was in a vegetative state," said his brother Dave Dawson, 40, of Deepdale Road, Preston. But being in Sue Ryder Care has totally transformed his life."

Although Ted still cannot speak or move unaided, he can understand conversation and can answer 'yes' and 'no'.

He is awaiting a place on an intensive programme at a centre in Bury to further his rehabilitation.

"If it had not been for Sue Ryder Care and the staff at the home, we are sure Ted would not have advanced as far as he has come," added Mr Dawson.

If you are interested in raising money for Sue Ryder call 01772 627374.