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Son to take on 40-mile walk in memory of his father and to support Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice
On Saturday 25th July, Richard Stuttard is set to walk 40 miles along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal to help raise crucial funds for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice in Keighley, who cared for his father David.
“The support has been above and beyond what I could have imagined.” Bel Cornwell's marathon challenge in aid of Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice
Bel Cornwell was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease more than five years ago. Since then she has lost the ability to walk and talk and is confined to a wheelchair, but is still determined to complete her own ‘marathon’ challenge in aid of Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice, who have supported Bel and her family.
Sheila Hancock CBE sends message of support to those who are grieving as Sue Ryder sees surge in need for its bereavement support amidst coronavirus turmoil
Sue Ryder supporter and actress, Sheila Hancock CBE, sends a video message of support to those who are grieving in lockdown as Sue Ryder sees a surge in need for its bereavement support amidst coronavirus turmoil.
Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice staff take on virtual cycle challenge
Staff from Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice in Oxenhope are attempting to cycle 352 km of the Great Wall of China in a bid to raise vital funds.
Inspiring Wheatfields volunteer and fundraiser, Jean Piper, presented with special Sue Ryder award
Jean Piper’s husband Clive was cared for at Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice eleven years ago and Jean embarked on the ‘Dive for Clive’ skydive in his memory. Even when she herself was diagnosed with leukaemia she continued fundraising and volunteering in the Wheatfields shop, and it is that determination which saw her presented with the Sue Ryder Incredible Colleagues Award for Overcoming Obstacles last year.
‘I decided to fundraise for Sue Ryder because I wanted to give something back.’
Kirsty McEwen ran the Royal Parks Half Marathon to raise money for Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice which cared for her mum, Julie, in her final days. Despite the rain and the mud on the day, Kirsty knocked 13 minutes off her previous best time and succeeded in raising an amazing £1,105.
Government urged to secure the future of palliative care provision
In a letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr Rishi Sunak, ahead of this week’s Budget, Sue Ryder's Director of Nursing, Sarah Gigg, states that the lack of secure funding is putting care for vulnerable people “at unnecessary risk.”
Take the leap and volunteer for Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice
Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice is asking people to seize a new opportunity this leap year by volunteering.
‘I was in quite a dark place and just being able to talk to someone made a huge difference.' How our bereavement support has given Lee hope and perspective after losing his mum Jean
Lee Jackson signed up for a trek to the Great Wall of China after his mum Jean received end-of-life care at Sue Ryder’s Manorlands Hospice. He explains why he was determined to give back to the Manorlands team who cared for Jean, how his trip turned out to be a cathartic experience and how comforting Manorlands' bereavement counselling has been for him since Jean's death.
Sue Ryder survey reveals almost half of people experience poor mental health following the death of a loved one
In response to the survey commissioned by Sue Ryder, we are launching our #JustSaySomething campaign in a bid to encourage everyone to open up about grief and bereavement, enabling a more honest, supportive grieving process for those affected and people supporting them.