The Blackpole Inn is supporting Zoe Kavanagh Surridge after her recent MND diagnosis. Fundraisers aim to help Zoe and her family.
The 45-year-old has four children; the community wants them to make memories together. MND affects the brain and nerves. It is a rare and progressive disease.
Zoe Holmes manages The Blackpole Inn. Zoe Kavanagh Surridge worked there for ten years. Many people in Worcester know her well; she is friendly and lovely to everyone. The diagnosis shocked everyone that knows her.
This is a difficult time for them all. The pub wants to help her as a community, and people quickly offered to donate money. Staff and Zoe’s sister, Sophie, will organize fundraisers. They will support the mother of four.
They want to raise money for a mobility scooter. Family holidays would also help her. Miss Holmes plans a charity funday on April 20th, which will feature sports and market stalls. A charity walk is also planned for April 19th; details for the walk are coming soon.
The pub seeks raffle prizes for the charity event. They also need players for sports tournaments. Football, skittles, and darts events are planned.
Zoe wants a mobility scooter most of all. Her legs are weakening quickly each day, and she fears being stuck at home due to this.
Her partner may need to quit their job to become her full-time caregiver. The community wants Zoe to make memories with her children.