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Walk down memory lane for Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice
People in Leeds are being encouraged to get their walking boots on this October to remember loved ones and raise crucial funds for Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice by taking on the Walk to Remember.

Running through grief
“Running teaches us to keep moving forward, one step at a time – especially in our most painful moments.” These are the words of Sarah Riley who, five months ago, lost her dad to cancer. Since then, she has been fundraising in his memory and is taking on the London Marathon 2020.

“Mum would be spurring me on if she was here, so I’m running a 5K and 10K in one day for her.”
39-year-old Helen Daniels is taking part in the Bedford Running Festival in September. She’ll be running in memory of her mum and to raise funds for the hospice that cared for her, Sue Ryder St John’s in Moggerhanger.

"I am running the London Marathon to honour my mother’s memory and to celebrate her life."
On Sunday, Joanna Cook will run the London Marathon to celebrate her mother’s life and to say thank you to Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice. This is her story.

It’s time to get it right for people with neurological conditions in England
People with neurological conditions in England are being let down by the very health and care systems that are supposed to be supporting them – that’s the finding of our new report Time to get it right, writes our Policy and Public Affairs Manager (England) Duncan Lugton.

Will you join my walk in memory of Mum?
After Amy Goodacre’s mum Tracey died at Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice three years ago, she started fundraising so other families could experience the same expert care as hers did. In this blog post, Amy talks about her experience at the hospice and her latest venture – helping to organise our 2019 Walk to Remember event.

Why don't we talk about death?
It’s a tough question that Sue Ryder are trying to tackle. Our latest marketing campaign has been launched to encourage people to start the conversation about death, and to cement our position as experts in this area.

"I ran the Yorkshire Marathon because everyone should be more John”
Belinda took on the Yorkshire Marathon, alongside ten other Team Incredible runners, in support of our Manorlands Hospice in Oxenhope. In her own words, Belinda explains why running for Manorlands meant so much to her.

“Tou de Lou” – the mega memory ride for my mum, Lou
In April 2018, Chris' mum Lou was diagnosed with late stage cancer. The Palliative Care team at Sue Ryder Nettlebed made her feel safe, comfortable and able to live life to the fullest and Chris wanted to give something back, so he took on an epic 220 mile bike ride.

"I went from couch to 10K in memory of my sister, Denise"
Tracy completed her first ever 10K a few weeks ago to raise funds for our Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice, here she talks about why she ran and what finishing the race meant to her.