Generous gym members have raised £1000 for a hospice.

The Gym, in Adams Walk, Kingston gave members the option to donate £1 to Princess Alice Hospice, which provides end of life care and support to patients and their families.

The hospice in Esher said the money could pay for ten visits to patients in their homes from specialist nurses in the community or could fund 26 Lymphoedema treatment sessions.

The gym and the hospice began their partnership this summer and said they hope to continue working together.

Emily Cheshire, a community fundraiser, said: “It is brilliant to have support of the Gym Group, it is a great way of showing how every little bit counts.

"It is really inspiring to know that 1,000 members of the local community decided to donate a pound.”

For information about the hospice’s future events and how to get your company or organisation involved, please visit pah.org.uk contact events@pah.org.uk or call 01372 461869.