Today we launch the latest phase of our drive for the £2 million we need to create a "new look", enhanced St Leonard's Hospice.

Much has already been done, with £1.4 million brought in, though two Lottery bids have failed.

Now the Evening Press asks you to Help Us To Complete The Picture by raising the remainder of the money.

We are also offering the chance to help straight away and "Buy a Brick" in the new development.

Evening Press Editor Liz Page said: "There has been such a tremendous response already from the people of York and the surrounding area, and so many different groups and individuals have done so much to help us reach our target.

"Now we need to make that last big effort, and we are asking you, our readers, to Help Us To Complete The Picture and make that hospice dream become real."

Hospice chief executive Steven Harker said: "As the building work proceeds everyone here is very much looking forward to the completion of the new in-patient annexe next year.

"Then the redevelopment of the present hospice can take place. It will mean so much to our patients and staff to know that people care enough for this to happen."

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