The Treasure Hunt Magazine | Published November 2015
When Susan Merry had her article entitled 'Detecting Adventures' published in the August issue, she requested that any payment was to be donated to the LOROS Hospice in Leicestershire.
True to her word, she undertook a long round-trip from her home in Surrey to present a cheque, as she wanted to give it personally, in memory of her mother Doris and sister Anne who were both in-patients at the hospice.
Susan said: "Even though I have only been detecting for a few years, I have been lucky enough to find my first piece of 'treasure' - a beautiful silver ring that was originally gilded with gold.
"It was an emotional find for me, and was one of those moments that I wished I could share with my beloved mother who I lost to cancer a few years ago. I would love to think that she would be so proud of me that I had found a beautiful piece of history and achieved something in my life.
"Thankfully, my best friend and detecting buddy was there to help me clean the find after I had finished dancing in the field - and then to help wipe away my tears."
Fundraising Manager Diane Morris said: "I was delighted to welcome Susan to the hospice and to accept her cheque in memory of her mother and sister.
"It was such a long trip for her to make and we are humbled that she holds the hospice in such esteem. A big thank you from everyone at LOROS."
