Sir Henry Cooper launches Project Butterfly

Sir Henry Cooper gets more than he bargained for
as he launches Project Butterfly

The appeal aims to transform the 1970s building into a 21st century facility for patients and families from across North London.

Sir Henry said: “I used to live down the road from here and the last time I was at this hospice was when it was being built in the 70s. I’ve walked around today and seen the marvellous work that the Marie Curie Nuses do but the hospice desperately needs updating.

“All the rooms will be kitted out with all the mod cons to make it more like a home from home. People spend their last days and hours here and thank God they’ll have somewhere beautiful to be. I’m appealing to everyone to get behind this campaign and fundraise in any way they can to make this project happen.”

Celebrity Manager Jane Cotton said: “Henry was a knockout. He stayed for cake and tea and visited some of the patients, which really made their day. He’s promised to return when the work is finished and we’re all looking forward to him visiting again.”

Back in May 1975, Henry Cooper joined the charity’s founder Bernard Robinson on the roof of the building for the topping out ceremony to place the last piece in the roof. Edenhall Marie Curie Home (as it was then known) was completed in March 1976, and the first patients were admitted at the end of that year.

November 2007