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From Whitby to Filey in memory of Marc
Two years after the death of his partner Marc, Lee Sharratt will walk 26 miles from Whitby to Filey in his memory. Lee has chosen a route with special memories for them, and he will also be raising funds for Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice, where Marc received end-of-life care and where Lee is a member of their New Horizons bereavement group.
Tributes paid to Judie, a “remarkable” hospice volunteer of 30 years
Staff at Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice have paid tribute to a well-loved volunteer, Judith ‘Judie’ Allen, who passed away in September. She dedicated her time and skills for 30 years and through her countless hours of volunteering, supporting and fundraising, helped to raise an astonishing £300,000.
Bel and her family clocking up another 100 miles in support of Sue Ryder
After raising more than £7,000 for Sue Ryder with her inspirational ‘marathon’ challenge this summer, Bel Cornwell is now determined to reach even greater heights by taking on a new '100 mile challenge' with her family, to help raise funds for Sue Ryder.
“You continue to move forward, step by step, even in the most painful of times”
Sarah Riley sadly lost her dad, Steve, in 2019 after he was cared for at Sue Ryder Palliative Care Hub South Oxfordshire. Here, she talks about the pain of living with her grief and how running has provided a focus through dark times, helping her to keep on going, step by step.
Kerry smashes charity challenge to run 50 marathons by the age of 50
Kerry Surkitt has been racking up the medals, completing 50 marathons before she turns 50 – and now she’s aiming for 100 to raise funds for Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice, who cared for her best friend Bev.
“I really think I’ve found my calling!” Volunteering in a Sue Ryder charity shop
When Dale Anderson joined the team at Sue Ryder’s Nottingham Goose Gate store he was looking for some work experience in the retail sector, but what he found was so much more.
Keighley accountants race across the world for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice
Staff from accountancy firm Stirk Lambert & Co have raised over £7,000 for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice after virtually covering the distance from Keighley to Kathmandu.
Paying tribute to a real Work of Heart
Sue Ryder is paying tribute to much loved supporter, Clare Young, creator of the Work of Heart Garden, who died on 27th September in the care of Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice, who she so passionately helped raise funds for.
81-year-old’s ‘wellbeing boosting’ walks turn into 15 mile walk for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice
Peter Daniels, 81, who took up walking to boost his wellbeing while shielding during the pandemic, will be walking 15 miles for his own Walk to Remember this weekend in the hope of raising funds for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice.
Cousins to walk in memory of their beloved grandma and support Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice
Four cousins from Yorkshire are pulling on their trainers for October's Walk to Remember, to walk in memory of their grandma, Sandra Kemp, who received end-of-life care at Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice and passed away shortly before the UK lockdown.