STAFF at York's Nestl factory have joined in the bid to help raise the final £22,000 for our Hospice 2000 appeal.

Chocolate supply chain staff have raised £3,650 for St Leonard's Hospice - a charity they chose because it is close to many of their hearts.

Many family members of those on the chocolate supply line have been helped by the hospice and they wanted to assist with the final countdown to the appeal's £2 million total. Janet Morley, fundraising manager for the hospice, said: "We are very grateful to all the staff for helping us get even nearer to our target with this fantastic donation."

Donations towards the final countdown can be sent to the St Leonard's fundraising office at 14 York Road, Acomb, York, YO24 4LU, or dropped off in an envelope marked for the attention of Emma Harrison, St Leonard's Hospice 2000 Appeal, to the front desk of the Evening Press in Walmgate. Or you can call into one of the shops, in Fourth Avenue in Tang Hall, The Village in Haxby, Waterloo Lane in Pocklington and the York Road shop in Acomb. If you are organising or taking part in any activities in the coming weeks to raise money for the appeal contact Emma Harrison in the Evening Press newsroom on 01904 653051 ext: 314 or e-mail on emma.harrison@ycp.co.uk