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Running
to
escape
the
painful
reality:
Katy’s
story
Katy’s mum Carol was cared for by the team at Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. In 2025, Katy completed the Keighley 5k on Mother’s Day, just days after her mum’s death. She raised more than £2,500 for Sue Ryder.
Grief personal stories
04 Mar 2026
Running
the
London
Marathon
plus
100
miles
more:
Jane’s
Story
On Sunday 26 April, the 53 year old Jane will line up for the TCS London Marathon with her husband Mark and then, the very next day, she will begin a 100 mile run home to Gloucestershire.
Grief personal stories
04 Mar 2026
Walking
through
grief
and
finding
new
beginnings:
Finley’s
story
Finley embarked on the 1,300-mile trek in memory of a close family friend Elliot in June 2025, raising £3,645 for Sue Ryder. Just nineteen days in, a chance encounter has proved to be life-changing in more ways than one.
Grief personal stories
18 Feb 2026
Living
a
full
and
meaningful
life
after
loss:
Ellen’s
story
Ellen is determined to live a full and meaningful life to honour those she has ‘loved and lost’. At 23, she hopes that sharing her story will help other young people in similar situations.
Grief personal stories
05 Feb 2026
Roz's
story:
Finding
community
in
grief
at
Christmas
Roz found the support available on Sue Ryder’s Online Community to be a ‘lifeline’ over the Christmas period.
Grief personal stories
10 Nov 2025
Lisa
Riley
-
Back
for
a
Moment
Lisa Riley, Sue Ryder ambassador, shares memories and keepsakes that bring her comfort in her grief.
Grief personal stories
10 Jun 2025
Lottie
Tomlinson
-
Back
for
a
Moment
Lottie Tomlinson, Sue Ryder ambassador, shares memories and keepsakes that bring her comfort in her grief.
Grief personal stories
10 Jun 2025
Sarah's
Story:
Coping
after
the
death
of
a
daughter
When Sarah’s daughter Laura died suddenly at the age of just 25 she found people began to act differently around her. Through Sue Ryder’s online bereavement services she discovered support and comfort and the opportunity to connect with other parents who
Grief personal stories
31 May 2025
Jake's
story:
Talking
to
my
dad
about
dying
Seven months after his dad died of cancer Jake is inspired by his dad's bravery and his generous nature. Here he shares his reflections on grief and how being able to talk openly about death with his dad before he died has affected his grief.
Grief personal stories
20 Feb 2025
Shireen’s
story:
Loneliness
after
the
death
of
a
parent
hotfix value
Grief personal stories
29 Dec 2024