Well done to Ricky who has just successfully completed the Lands’ End to John O’ Groats Challenge, by walking 874 miles this year. Ricky has timed this challenge to finish on 16th October which is his late wife – Marie’s birthday, and marks 2 years since Marie was admitted to St Mary’s on her birthday, …
Brogan is part of our fantastic team on St Mary’s In-Patient Unit. Brogan, 26, recently graduated from University after completing her FdSc Nursing Associate Degree, having started at St Mary’s as a health care assistant. She said: “It was really hard work, but I’m proud of myself. I wouldn’t have got through it without the …
We believe that everyone, no matter who they are, where they are, and why they are ill, gets the quality end of life care they deserve. Hospice Care Week runs from 10 – 14 October. It’s a chance to celebrate the value of support, of care and of what matters to us at the end …
Today is Thank You day at St Mary’s — where we call our loyal supporters and offer our thanks. Head of Fundraising Helen Carlson explains why it’s so important: “Without the support of our community we simply wouldn’t exist. Eight out of every ten patients we see has their care paid for through …
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 …
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 …
Did you know that we hold monthly coffee evenings for anybody experiencing bereavement? This is to come together with others who have experienced something similar, it’s informal and there is no rule that you have to speak about your bereavement – you may just want to meet some new people, or not be alone. Members …
