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“When I hit the wall, I remember how much of a difference my funds will make and how incredibly lucky I am to be running for Thorpe Hall.”
On Sunday, Kelly Green will be able to tick off one of the items on her bucket list – running the London Marathon. Kelly will don her bright blue vest to raise funds for Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice.
“When you stood at the Sun Gate with the iconic view of Machu Picchu in front of you, it was truly breath-taking.”
In October, Nona Toothill trekked the Inca Trail in support of our Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. This is her run-down of how to fundraise, prepare, train, the support you can expect from Team Incredible and what it’s really like when you get there.
"I want to show people that hospice care is for people of any age - no matter how young."
35-year-old Helen Hopkins has set up a fundraising group with a family focus in support of our Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice to raise funds in memory of her husband, Dan. Here, tells us more about the care she and Dan received, and how this inspired her to raise vital funds so more families can receive the same care too.
Why I'm taking on Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice's Ride for Ryder for the fourth time
Alan Sutor took part in Sue Ryder's first Ride for Ryder cycling event in 1988 aged just 14. Fast-forward 31 years to the present day and he is preparing to take on the 2019 Ride for Ryder. He tells us why.
"Sue Ryder Wheatfields will always have a place in my family's heart": Jamie Peacock MBE to take on London Marathon in memory of his dad
Rugby League legend Jamie Peacock MBE is taking on the incredible challenge of the Virgin Money London Marathon for a second time in memory of his dad Darryl and in support of our Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice in Leeds.
What would you do with a £10,000 lump sum or £1,000 a month for a year?
Our annual Sue Ryder Lottery Super Draw is set to take place on Friday 31st May, offering an array of cash prizes while helping to support our care across the UK. Meet lucky Aileen, who scooped a £10,000 cash prize in our lottery in 2017, and find out what she did with her winnings.
“Thorpe Hall is an awe-inspiring place, giving excellent support to people when they need it most. I’m running to raise funds for them.”
This year, Joy Atkin finally got up the courage to enter the Virgin Money London Marathon ballot. She will be joining Sue Ryder’s blue-vested crew of #TeamIncredible runners in just over two weeks’ time – and she’s doing it for her local Thorpe Hall Hospice.
“It would have meant the world to Dad that I’m running in his memory; I’ll carry him in my heart the whole way round.”
Later this month, Jack Harber will be joining a crew of #TeamIncredible runners set to conquer the Virgin Money London Marathon in support of our Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice. This is Jack’s story.
“My friend Dan was hoping to get better; he’d put his name in the London Marathon ballot too. I’m doing this for him.”
Peter de Klein explains why he’s running the London Marathon for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice in memory of his friend and colleague.
“I will be imagining Mum is waiting for me at the end of the 26.2 miles.”
Our Wheatfields Hospice at Home team cared for Danielle Gill’s mum Jean nine years ago. This year, she is taking on the London Marathon for Sue Ryder to say thank you. This is Danielle’s story in her own words.