Yes,Teresa is right - there are many other ways in which to support your local hospice. Not everyone, for whatever reasons, cannot actually, physically or emotionally get to or attend a hospice.
For years, my own dear Mum used to make pretty cards and other little needlework items 'til her failing sight made this impossible, then would organise sales in the sheltered housing scheme she still lives in now in Chelmsford. Also, both my parents (altho I've just lost my dear Dad), my brother & I all contribute towards a weekly 'lottery' Farliegh Hospice run by them to help raise more funds and every Christmas I sell raffle tickets.
Wherever dear Merv is, let's hope & pray he's surrounded by love.