Bedford singer to host live gig to support the NHS and St John's Hospice

A singer from Bedford is performing a Facebook live charity kitchen gig to raise money for a local hospice and a group that is supporting the NHS.

Donna Samuels will be performing the live gig on Thursday, April 9, at 7pm, the money raised will be split between St Johns Hospice Moggerhanger and NHS Kindness and Support group.

She said: "I am self employed and currently not working, I was frustrated at being able to do little to help in the current crisis.

"I decided to do something to raise money to support both causes. I have formulated a plan! This week I doing a Facebook live Kitchen gig in aid of two local charities.

"NHS Kindness and Support group are raising funds towards providing food and essentials for our very hard working NHS workers here at Bedford hospital and support packs for NHS home workers too.

"I will also be raising money for St John's Hospice, who rely heavily on income from the charity shops - which have now had to close - and donations from fundraisers, which have been suspended due to the coronavirus.

"If you can please donate and help these two fantastic causes.

"The aim was to raise £100, but I have already reached £150, hopefully I can raise £500 which will be split between the two."

To watch Donna's Facebook live charity kitchen gig on Thursday, visit: www.facebook.com/events/s/fb-live-charity-kitchen-gig.

To make a donation visit: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/donna-samuels-singer.