Family of well-known Hartlepool man Liam Gough continue to raise money in his memory despite lockdown

The Liam Gough night is held every November at Rovers Quoit Club in Easington Road in aid of Alice House Hospice and since it started has raised about £27,000.

It is organised by Liam’s brother John Gough and his partner Ann Bates and is also held in memory of John and Liam’s sister Angela O’Hara.

Liam, who was a social worker and worked with adults and youngsters with disabilities and learning difficulties died on New Year’s Day in 2008. He also well-known on the local football scene.

Alice House Hospice was close to Liam and his family’s hearts as it cared for Angela before she died in 2003 aged just 54.

Last November would have been the annual fundraiser’s 13th year and is usually a sell out featuring live music, a raffle, auction and other activities.

But after its cancellation due to Covid restrictions, John and Ann still wanted to raise some money so they asked for donations from friends and family.

They collected £900 which was recently given to the hospice.

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John and Ann also included a note to Alice House which read: “We hope this will help with costs to keep our wonderful Hospice going.”

Hospice senior communications manager Greg Hildreth, who normally attends the event, said: “We were delighted to hear from John and Ann, who have shown great dedication by raising a fantastic amount of money, despite being unable to proceed with their usual plans.

“This is massively appreciated and as always, the money will be used to support local patients and their families. Sending huge thanks to John, Ann and family and all who supported them.

"This takes their fundraising total to around £28,000 which is an incredible amount of money.”

In 2017 John and Ann were presented with an Outstanding Contribution Award from Alice House.

They thanked the following people for their support: Chris and Neil Edwards, Carol and Den Tweddle, Brendan Gough and Julie, Dr R Ray, Dr Gordon Scott and Dorothy, Dr Kai Sander, Elaine Ferrier and Michael Hagon.

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