Another year has passed and, as the festive season approaches, I again write to ask you to consider making a donation to this year's Christmas Appeal.
The Royal Medical Benevolent Fund (RMBF) exists solely to support our colleagues and their dependents who have fallen on hard times. Tragedy can strike unexpectedly and, all too often, does — not least to younger members of the profession and their families. Examples of such unexpected ill-fortune can be found on our website: www.rmbf.org.
For well over 100 years the RMBF has been there to help in times of need; never is that need more evident that at Christmas. A seasonal gift can transform a rather cheerless Christmas into a very happy one, and this is especially true when children are involved.
There was a magnificent response to my appeal last year — over £90 000 — and I very much hope that colleagues and their families will contribute handsomely once again. I ask you to give generously and, on behalf of all those we help. I send my warmest thanks to everyone who gives to the Fund and wish you all a very happy Christmas.
Contributions may be sent to: Christmas Appeal, RMBF, 24 King's Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 8QN, or to the Treasurer of your local Guild of this Fund. Thank you.
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