Legends' cash for Gold Dust

GT Motorcycles has generously donated more than £300 to the Gold Dust Appeal with the money raising continuing via a collecting tin in their Legends Café.

The Plymouth-based company made the decision to support Gold Dust thanks to café manageress Margaret Gregory. Margaret, whose eight-year-old granddaughter Charleigh-Mae was treated for leukaemia at Derriford, said she wanted to support the appeal as it benefits children with all conditions who need to spend time in hospital.

“Charleigh-Mae spent a lot of time on oncology when she was poorly, everyone was extremely caring and kind towards her and the whole family,” she added.

The Gold Dust Appeal is aimed at raising £100,000 to transform the children’s wards, creating a bright, welcoming environment on level 12 at Derriford Hospital. This will include tactile, colourful and interactive displays for patients and their families.

£314 was raised at a GT Motorcycles Open Day in August which was attended by racing legend Paul Smart and Isle of Man TT winner James Hillier.

A cheque for that amount was presented this week.

GT Motorcycles Director Mike Grainger, said: “We’re always incredibly happy to support charities where we can. Our open day was a huge success and our new café has proven very popular, especially with families. We hope to continue raising money for the Gold Dust Appeal with the collection tin which you can find in Legends Café.”

Anita Dykes, Matron for Paediatrics at Derriford Hospital, said: “Thanks to everyone who supported us at the Open Day and of course to GT Motorcycles for choosing the Gold Dust Appeal and for continuing to collect funds for us. Support from the community is growing, but there’s still a long way to go to reach our target.”

If you would like to get involved and help to fundraise for Gold Dust, please visit http://bit.ly/OurGoldDustAppeal