A DEDICATED fundraiser who played a major role in funding for the Stars Appeal has been honoured through art after passing away in November 2021.
Michael Beck Esq BEM raised over £450,000 for projects including Salisbury’s first dedicated Breast Unit, the Children’s Unit, state-of-the-art scanners, cancer support programmes and recreational activities for Spinal Unit patients.
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Dave Cates, of the Stars Appeal, said: “Michael’s legacy at the Hospital very much lives on. Every single day hundreds of people are benefiting from facilities that Michael helped fund. We simply wouldn’t have them without fundraising like Michael’s, which was just incredible.
“This artwork expresses our gratitude to Michael and celebrates his life and his selfless work. We continue to miss him and remain forever grateful to him.”
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The artwork was unveiled on Thursday, March 2 by his friends and fellow Stars Appeal bucket-collecting team members Keith Noble and Emma Fortescue along with Michael’s daughter Jane.
Stars Appeal Ambassador Dr Anna Barton who cared for him in the hospital and others who raised funds alongside him were also present.
Michael Beck inspired others to donate and fundraise and the artwork in his memory can be viewed in the main corridor of Salisbury District Hospital opposite the pharmacy.
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