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“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.
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.
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 Leckhampton Court Hospice opens its doors for beautiful snowdrop garden display
Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice are opening their doors in February for a one-off chance to view the wonderful snowdrops emerging around its historic grounds, as part of their beautiful Snowdrop Walk Open Garden to help raise funds for local families.
Sue Ryder Nurses take on China trek to raise crucial funds for Leckhampton Court Hospice
Sue Ryder hospice nurses Cath Shatford, Bex Pearce and Heather Mitchell are going on the adventure of a lifetime trekking along one of the Seven Wonders of the World to raise money in support of Leckhampton Court Hospice.
Volunteers gear up for Sue Ryder St John's Hospice's first ever PaintRush event
Volunteers are making preparations to bring the first ever PaintRush event to St Neots on 29th March next year, raising vital funds for families needing the expert palliative care and bereavement support provided by Sue Ryder St John's Hospice.
Inspirational Sue Ryder colleagues take on final epic trek to raise funds for Duchess of Kent Hospice
Two colleagues who both work at Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice are taking on the challenge of a lifetime to raise crucial funds for the hospice in Reading.