Following news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, we gave careful consideration to whether this year’s Walk to Remember, should go ahead. At its heart our Walk to Remember is an event where people from across our community come together to remember those who are no longer with us. While the event …
In light of yesterday’s news of death of the Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, we’ve given careful consideration to our plans for Walk to Remember, which is due to take place this evening. Our Walk to Remember is an event at which people from across our region come together to remember those who are no …
Off-shore wind-farm operators Ørsted have pledged another £20k to support St Mary’s Hospice, by sponsoring their events and challenges again for 2022. This is the third successive year the Danish-owned green energy company, which has a base in Barrow, has backed the charity, who provide a range of services throughout Furness and South Lakes. And …
This year, St Mary’s Hospice’s iconic Walk to Remember is back on Friday 9th September with the promise it will be more special than ever. The much-loved event is a fantastic opportunity for the community to come together, and a special way to celebrate and remember loved ones who are no longer with us. Mel …
A huge congratulations and thank you to all our fantastic skydivers – a team of 20 including supporters and staff – who took on a tandem skydive for St Mary’s Hospice on Saturday 9th July 2022 at Flookburgh Airfield. Together they have raised over £12k – a fantastic figure which looks set to soar! To …
WOW! St Mary’s had the pleasure of welcoming Jack Thorburn to the hospice who has just completed his mammoth challenge of completing 4 Open Water Challenges – minus a wet suit – with a combined length 17076 metres, that’s 10.6 miles!!! Jack has raised a staggering £3325 which will help us to continue to support …
This year’s St Mary’s Hospice’s Battle to Succeed has been a fantastic success and raised vital funds thanks to schools and businesses taking part in an “Apprentice” style challenge. Schools taking part in 2022 are Furness Academy, George Hastwell, Newbridge House School and Ulverston Victoria High School. With each of the schools being paired with …
Players from the Club, the Community Trust and the Academy played against members from Barrow and District Junior League from 3pm on Saturday 14th to Sunday 15th May in an epic 24 hour match! With over a fantastic £4,900 netted, which is being split evenly between St Mary’s Hospice and funds to improve football facilities …
National Nurses’ Day is the perfect opportunity to thank and celebrate everyone who makes our hospice such a wonderful, welcoming and professional place for patients and their families. Today focuses on all the nursing and medical team for all the wonderful compassionate care delivering care to patients on a daily basis. There are many ways …
We are looking for 500 people from across Furness and South Lakes to become ‘hospice heroes’ — by sponsoring one of our nurses. St Mary’s nurses are out and about in every town and village across Furness and South Lakes, providing care for people with life limiting illness in their own homes, 365-days-a-year, as well …
