NEWS
1st Aug 2012

Mary Seacole Statue Appeal

Mary Seacole nursed the sick and wounded on the front line in the Crimea she did not ask for, or expect any reward. She did it for the British troops, who she loved and admired. They responded in equal generosity to the person they called "Mother Seacole".

Mary Seacole was not a person to duck a challenge. She broke the race barrier to win the hearts and minds of the British people. She is a wonderful example of an individual who was determined to make a difference. She did so with the force of her personality and her untiring entrepreneurial spirit. This is why she remains such a powerful role model in today's vibrant and diverse society.

The Mary Seacole Appeal is looking to cement Mary's place in Nursing history with a statute to celebrate this remarkable woman's life.

To realise this wonderful opportunity, to celebrate their past and inspire future generations, they need your help. They need to raise £500,000.

With already £150,000 received in donations and planning permission obtained from Lambeth Council we now need to secure the remaining £350,000 to create the memorial. The charitable arm of Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd has committed its support for construction. The Guys and St.Thomas' Hospital NHS Foundation Trust have donated the site for the memorial, which is within the grounds of St Thomas' Hospital. They already have the support of many, including the Jamaican High Commission, The Mayor of London, The Royal College of Nursing, UNISON and a number of army units.

Ways you can help support the appeal:

  • Join the Facebook page via  Facbook
  • Encourage people to follow them on Twitter via  Twitter
  • Donate to their registered charity via  Just Giving
  • Learn more about similarities and differences between two nursing icons via Nursing Standard video on Florence Nightingale & Mary Seacole  here
  • And finally visit our website to learn more and get ideas on how to fund raise for the charity via  their homepage


More information about the appeal can be found  here


Mary Seacole Memorial Statue Appeal - Registered charity: 1103862


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