It’s that time of year again where we announce the winner of the Big Car Raffle and present them with their fabulous prize – just in time for Christmas.
A huge congratulations to Dr Alan French, and his wife Patricia, who are this year’s winners. The couple, who live in Alnwick, have played the annual raffle for over 20 years and are longtime supporters of St Oswald’s Hospice.
Now in its tenth year, the Big Car Raffle has been generously supported by Vertu Motors who kindly donate a car each year. This year, the raffle has raised £28,000 which will go towards supporting patients and their families.
Dr French, pictured receiving the keys to his new car from Anna Harris, General Sales Manager at Vertu Hyundai Silverlink, was both surprised and delighted when told he was the holder of the winning ticket.
Robert Forrester, Chief Executive of Vertu, said, “We are delighted to continue to support St Oswald’s Hospice. The dedicated team there provide remarkable care for people in our region, and it’s fantastic to see the prize go to someone who has championed the Hospice for so many years.”
Lisa Gowland, Fundraising Communications and Marketing Officer at St Oswald’s Hospice added, “It’s lovely to be here to celebrate Dr French’s win. The Big Car Raffle has always been popular with our supporters and it really helps raise the profile of the Hospice, as well as much needed funds.”
Thank you to Vertu for generously gifting us the car. Thank you to everyone who entered this year’s raffle, helping to raise such a fantastic sum for St Oswald’s Hospice.
Look out for the return of the Big Car Raffle in 2026!
