A PATIENT at The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice has helped to raise more than £10,000 for the charity after finding out how much it takes to run the service daily.

Graham Molloy, 56, launched the fundraiser following his he admittance to the Bellahouston Park-based hospice.

Graham was diagnosed with a lung cancer in January 2019 before finding out that the cancer had spread to his liver.

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He has now raised more than £10,000 for the running of the hospice after an initial target of £7,500.

Graham said: "I decided to investigate and was astounded to learn it costs about £16,000 each day to run their services.

"Even before I left hospital for the hospice, I decided I wanted to do something to help so I started a Gofundme.

"I set my target at £7,500 and over the past month it has raised more than £10,000. I have been so touched by everyone’s generosity.”

Graham has now spent a few weeks in The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice, with loved ones now able to visit.

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He said: "Not only is the hospice just such a lovely peaceful and friendly place, the staff are just amazing. The biggest difference for me has been that my 10-month-old puppy Rottweiler, Saoirse has been allowed to visit me. I have missed her so much and now when she visits, the other patients look forward to seeing her too.

“My son has been bringing in bird feed and has filled up all the feeders outside. It’s so nice to sit with my bedroom door open onto the patio and watch the birds.

“I couldn’t be in a better place and it’s so important to me that the fundraiser is as successful as it can be to help patients in the future benefit from such an amazing place.”

Rhona Baillie, Chief Executive of The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice, comments: “We are so very grateful to Graham and everyone who has donated to his fundraiser. 

“Graham is doing an amazing thing at a very difficult time in his life and I know his efforts will greatly benefit our patients in the future. The hospice is a special place and I am so glad that Graham is comfortable and happy here. Our staff do all they can to make each patient feel at home here and we will continue to do this into the future.”

To donate to Graham's fundraiser, visit uk.gofundme.com/f/grahams-big-gift.