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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.

“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.

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.

Hospice Care Week 2020: 98-year-old Sue Ryder volunteer hangs up her boots after 33 years
A 98-year-old volunteer is saying an emotional goodbye to the Sue Ryder shop in Cavendish after 33 years volunteering there. Renee Rowe began volunteering for the charity in 1987 and has been supporting Sue Ryder ever since, especially after her husband received end of life care at one of the hospices.

Hospice Care Week 2020: Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice volunteers get creative to be there for patients during pandemic
Big hearted Befriending volunteers from Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice have found innovative ways to overcome challenges during the Coronavirus pandemic to continue friendship and support for patients.

Essential tips to secure your London Marathon charity place
Charity places in the London Marathon can be like gold dust; and with the cancellation of the 2020 race they're more limited than ever. To give yourself the best chance of gaining a spot on the team, read our top tips and find out what to expect next.

Volunteers support Sue Ryder patients to record life stories over Zoom
Beth Singleton and Tracy Hannam are currently volunteering with the Palliative Rehabilitation Team at Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice, using Zoom to speak to patients and record their life stories.

Volunteers' Week 2020: Alison, a telephone befriender
Alison Hilken is a long-term supporter of Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice and has been volunteering at the hospice for the last 12 years. Due to the coronavirus pandemic she's unable to carry out her normal role supporting day therapy patients, so has become a telephone befriender.

Volunteers' Week 2020: Meet our blooming brilliant gardeners
Meet some of our green-fingered volunteer gardeners who help to keep our grounds safe, tidy and looking lovely for patients and staff at Sue Ryder Manorlands and Thorpe Hall Hospices.

Volunteers' Week 2020: Niamh's virtual volunteering story
Volunteers’ Week is an annual celebration of the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering and a chance to say thank you. Niamh shares her story as a new virtual volunteer who is supporting our existing retail volunteers while in lockdown.