# Demelza launches press ad campaign to reach businesses

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2007/10/25/demelza-launches-press-ad-campaign-reach-businesses/
- Published: 2007-10-25T23:00:00+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Demelza, the hospice charity for children, has launched an advertising campaign 
in London’s Evening Standard to seek business support for its capital campaign. 
with the title “Can we come and tell you about Demelza?” The ad consists primarily
of a speech bubble containing that request from Ted Gladdish, the charity’s Chief
Executive.
Demelza cares for over 450 children and families across the South East
in Kent, East Sussex and South London with its site in Sittingbourne and through
its hospice at home service.

 

 

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The charity is working to expand its capability so is building a new hospice in 
Eltham, South East London. It is just half a mile from Charlton FC, who will be 
funding one of the children’s bedrooms.

 

 

Ted Gladdish, Chief Executive of Demelza, said: “The advertising is designed to 
underpin a £6.5 million Capital Appeal. Almost £2.5 million has been raised so far.
We are seeking the remainder from a variety of business sources and our succinct
message “Can we come and tell you about Demelza?” will help us to reach our target.”

 

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