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January 2011

Legacy Campaign  

National health and social care charity Sue Ryder is launching its Legacy Campaign through its nationwide network of 350 charity shops to raise awareness of the importance of writing a Will. Now in its third year, the campaign also asks people to consider leaving a gift in their Will in aid of the charity

Interview with Gill Cannon – Legacy Manager at Sue Ryder (WINDOWS MEDIA)

Interview with Gill Cannon – Legacy Manager at Sue Ryder (PODCAST)

December 2010  

Coping with loss at Christmas: send you wishes on a star

Christmas is usually a time when people are busy preparing the house to welcome family and friends for a special meal and to spend a joyful time together. For some people though, the festive season can be difficult as it may be the first time without a loved one who has died or no longer lives close by.

Interview with Elise Hoadley – Hospice Manager at Sue Ryder (WINDOWS MEDIA)

Interview with Elise Hoadley – Hospice Manager at Sue Ryder (PODCAST)
 
Interview with Natalie Riddler – Fundraising Development Manager (WINDOWS MEDIA)

Interview with Natalie Riddler – Fundraising Development Manager (PODCAST)
 

  

Calling all Virgin London Marathon ballot place runners

It’s that time of year again and the healthcare charity, Sue Ryder, is looking for recruits to run on its behalf in the 2011 Virgin London Marathon. Although all of its charity places have been taken there is still a chance to run for the charity if you were awarded a ballot place in October.
The Virgin London Marathon takes place on Sunday 17th April 2011 and we want you to run for us! Whether you are male or female, 18 or 78, a keen semi-professional runner, fun-runner, record breaker or ardent charity fundraiser, grab your trainers and help us to help more people with incurable illnesses to live life. 

Interview with Fiona Hoadley – Running and Challenge Manager

Interview with Fiona Hoadley – Running and Challenge Manager ( PODCAST )

Interview with Andrew Pirie – Charity Runner

Interview with Andrew Pirie – Charity Runner ( PODCAST )

 

October 2010

Musician on UK tour of Sue Ryder charity shops in memory of his father

Chris Ford is doing a series of free-to-attend, live performances in a selection of Sue Ryder's charity shops nationwide to promote the range of musical instruments and raise awareness of how money raised in Sue Ryder shops is vital to the charity.

Interview with Howard Bowles and Chris Ford - Sue Ryder ( WINDOWS MEDIA )

Interview with Howard Bowles and Chris Ford - Sue Ryder ( PODCAST ) 

World Hospice and Palliative Care Day – October 9

In line with World Hospice and Palliative Care day (9 Oct) Sue Ryder highlights the importance of an individualised
approach to end of life care and calls on people nationwide to support the charity to raise vital funds.

Interview with Samantha Cheverton – Sue Ryder ( WINDOWS MEDIA )

Interview with Samantha Cheverton – Sue Ryder ( PODCAST )

August 2010

Ride for Ryder Campaign

Sue Ryder is appealing to local people nationwide to take part in its annual Ride for Ryder fundraising campaign this summer. The scheme encourages people to take a journey in aid of the charity and raise vital funds for its local hospices and care centres. It is a great opportunity for people on their summer holidays to get out and get active in their local community.  

Interview with Kelly Ralph – Sue Ryder (WINDOWS MEDIA)

Interview with Kelly Ralph – sue Ryder Care (PODCAST)

March 2010

London Marathon - Campaign

Interview with Laura Savory – Sue Ryder Running and Challenge Events Manager (WINDOWS MEDIA) 7m 17s

Interview with Laura Savory – Sue Ryder Running and Challenge Events Manager (PODCAST) 7m 17s

Interview with Chris Twiselton – Chris has run the London marathon twice in aid of Sue Ryder in memory of his friend who was cared for at the charity’s hospice in Peterborough. (WINDOWS MEDIA) 4m 54s

Interview with Chris Twiselton – Chris has run the London marathon twice in aid of Sue Ryder in memory of his friend who was cared for at the charity’s hospice in Peterborough. (PODCAST) 4m 54s

Interview with Helen SamuelHelen is running the London Marathon this year in aid of Sue Ryder and in memory of her mum who was cared for at the charity’s hospice in Oxfordshire.  (WINDOWS MEDIA) 4m 25s

Interview with Helen SamuelHelen is running the London Marathon this year in aid of Sue Ryder and in memory of her mum who was cared for at the charity’s hospice in Oxfordshire.  (PODCAST) 4m 25s

January 2010

Legacy campaign

Interview with Gill Cannon – Legacy Manager at Sue Ryder (WINDOWS MEDIA) 5m 22s
Interview with Gill Cannon – Legacy Manager at Sue Ryder (PODCAST) 5m 22s

December 2009

Celebrate someone special this Christmas - Lights of Love

Interview with Pam Rhodes  – BBC Songs of Praise  (WINDOWS MEDIA) 6m 24s
Interview with Pam Rhodes  – BBC Songs of Praise  (PODCAST) 6m 24s

Interview with Samantha Cheverton – Wheatfields Care Center Manager (WINDOWS MEDIA) 7m 22s
Interview with Samantha Cheverton – Wheatfields Care Center Manager (PODCAST) 7m 22s

Sue Ryder Hospice Introduces New Service – CAPE (Care and Palliative Expertise) at Home

Interview with Jane Maxfield – CAPE at home project leader (WINDOWS MEDIA) 6m 22s

Interview with Jane Maxfield – CAPE at home project leader (PODCAST) 6m 22s

November 2009

Celebrate someone special at Christmas - Lights of Love

Interview with Gemma Buttimer – Fundraising Manager at Sue Ryder (WINDOWS MEDIA) 5m 3s

Interview with Gemma Buttimer – Fundraising Manager at Sue Ryder (PODCAST) 5m 3s

October 2009

Sue Ryder - Albania Appeal

Interview with Louise Barrett – Fundraiser at Sue Ryder (WINDOWS MEDIA) 8m 9s

Interview with Louise Barrett – Fundraiser at Sue Ryder (PODCAST) 8m 9s

World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (10 Oct) 

Interview with Philip Ball – Palliative Care Services Manager at Sue Ryder (WINDOWS MEDIA) 7m 2s

Interview with Philip Ball – Palliative Care Services Manager at Sue Ryder (PODCAST) 7m 2s    

August 2009

Strike a chord at Sue Ryder

Interview with Howard Bowles (4m 56s) – Business Manager at Sue Ryder. (WINDOWS MEDIA)
 
Interview with Howard Bowles (4m 56s) – Business Manager at Sue Ryder. (PODCAST)

Interview with Mark Griffiths (5m 59s), who is touring the UK with Cliff Richard and The Shadows. (WINDOWS MEDIA)
 
Interview with Mark Griffiths (5m 59s), who is touring the UK with Cliff Richard and The Shadows.  (PODCAST)

June 2009  

Sue Ryder Celebrates its volunteers and appeal for more people to support the charity – Volunteers' Week JUNE 1-7

Tracey Mealing - Head of Volunteering - Sue Ryder (Windows Media)

Tracey Mealing - Head of Volunteering - Sue Ryder (Podcast)

Latest News


New research shows people relying on charity shops to get through the recession, as charities join forces in major national campaign to get more donations through the door


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People in Britain could risk missing out on having their end of life wishes met and leaving a mess for those close to them, according to a new study commissioned by the Dying Matters Coalition (of which Sue Ryder is a member of).


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