2 April 2014

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TOWN Mayor Counsellor Margaret Belsey launched Jigsaw (South East)’s new Pick Up the Pieces campaign at The Felbridge Hotel on 22 March, and purchased one of the first symbolic pieces of puzzle.

The East Grinstead-based children’s charity is running the new campaign to fund its invaluable work supporting bereaved children and young people, and those facing the loss of a loved one through serious illness.

She was joined by a number of families from across Surrey and Sussex who have sought guidance and support from Jigsaw following the death or terminal diagnosis of a close family member.

Counsellor Belsey unveiled a symbolic 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle and appealed to local businesses, sponsors and individuals to purchase a piece of the puzzle for £100. In return, they will be helping Jigsaw to Pick Up the Pieces and continue its work supporting beareaved youngsters. The idea for the fundraiser came from one of the charity’s dedicated volunteers, Tony Allen.

All donors will receive their own piece of the puzzle along with a certificate and a logo on the Jigsaw website.

About Jigsaw

BASED at East Court Mansion since 2006, the charity, in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, offers support to children and young people who have a family member with a serious, life-limiting condition. It also provides grief support to children and young people who have experienced the death of a significant family member due to illness, accident, suicide or murder, through family grief support groups based in East Grinstead, Epsom, Reigate and Guildford.

To find out more, or to donate, call 01342 313895, or send a cheque with your details to Jigsaw, at East Court Mansion College Lane, East Grinstead RH19 3LT. Or visit the website at www.jigsawsoutheast.org.uk.

Alternatively Donate now by texting ‘JGSE12 £…’ and the amount to 70070