Challenges

Your challenge will help our patients and their loved ones facing their own challenges, by ensuring they have St Mary’s support when they need it most.

My name is Lauren McKenny, and I’m the Junior Sister at St Mary’s Hospice. Thank you for considering taking up a challenge for St Mary’s, our wonderful charity, that I am so proud to work for. I would like to share with you the difference your support for us will make for the team I am privileged to be part of.

I believe it’s important for you to know that the challenge you take on – however you choose to do this will make a big difference to the patients, their families and carers who come to St Mary’s for care, comfort and support. We have a range of services which thanks to the generosity of people like you we can offer free to our community. Through our Living Well activity enabling people to enhance their quality of life and wellbeing after the diagnosis of a life shortening illness, to our nine bed Inpatient Unit, respite care, Hospice At Home Team, Family and Bereavement Support we can continue to be here for when people need us most. This all really matters to our community. Over the years that I have worked at St Mary’s, I’ve seen many patients and families be supported by the work that we do. Your fundraising activity means that we can do more to reach as many people who need our help in our community as possible. By taking part in a challenge for us, we’ll be able to be there for our patients and their families facing challenging times.

So on their behalf, I would like you to encourage you to take part in a challenge to raise vital funds for St Mary’s Hospice. I have done a skydive, an amazing experience that I have never forgotten! And climbed Skiddaw AT NIGHT, coming down to the most incredible views with fellow St Mary’s fundraisers. Whatever you choose, whether it’s a cycle, swim, run or a charity walk we have a fundraising challenge for everyone! And you will be helping to make a real difference for people across our community when they need our help. Thank you.

Total Warrior 2018

We currently have the following challenges coming up! Just contact our Fundraising Team on 01229 580305 or email fundraising@stmaryshospice.org.uk for more information.

Challenges

Blencathra at night

08/06/2024

This event is one to tick off your bucket list! Join us for an unforgettable adventure as we conquer Blencathra at night!  Lace up your hiking boots and choose between our Intermediate or Hard routes guided by the experienced LMG Expeditions team. We’ll be scaling the magnificent 2nd highest peak in the Lake District on …

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Manchester Half Marathon 2024

26/05/2024

The world-famous Great Manchester Run now has a half-marathon distance! The course takes you past the sights of Manchester, including Old Trafford, the Imperial War Museum, the new Coronation Street Set, and the Beetham Tower. The Great Manchester Run is renowned for its party atmosphere, and with bands on the route and fantastic crowd support, …

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Everest Basecamp 2025

13/04/2025

We would be delighted to welcome you onto this trip of a lifetime trekking to the iconic and stunning Everest Base Camp.

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Born Survivor 2024

14/09/2024

Located in the stunning Ribble Valley, these epic 5km & 10km routes designed by Royal Marines Commandos present the UK’s most authentic and epic Military Obstacle Course. Rally The Troops….it’s time to become a Born Survivor! Register now for £30! For more information contact melissa.dixon@stmaryshospice.org.uk

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13 Valleys 2024

27/09/2024

Have you pushed your fitness in 2024, and maybe looking for the next level? Well, look no further…. As this one CERTAINLY puts the C in Challenge!! FAQs

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Yorkshire 3 Peaks at Night 2024

04/05/2024

All you need to know: Itinerary Set up your Just Giving page: Just Giving Download a paper sponsor form: Sponsorship Form Terms and Conditions: Terms and Conditions

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Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon 2024

12/05/2024

Join our #FightingForce at the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon! Join us in 2023 for the very first Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon. A Leeds that will honour Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow MBE and help raise vital funds for charities involved. The Leeds Marathon will take place on Sunday 12th May 2024 and has been inspired …

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Great North Run 2024

08/09/2024

SOLD OUT Sunday 8th September 2024.  £25 registration fee and a minimum sponsorship of £275 For more information please contact melissa.dixon@stmaryshospice.org.uk

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Cross Bay Walk 2023

25/06/2023

Our Cross Bay Walk is back on Sunday 25th June 2023! The 7-8 mile walk starts at 10.30am from Arnside to Grange. Sign up now, Adults £15 and Children (under 18) £8! Please note : Dogs are charged at £1 each, this is payable on the day at the registration desk.         …

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Everest Basecamp 2024

13/04/2024

We would be delighted to welcome you onto this trip of a lifetime trekking to the iconic and stunning Everest Base Camp.

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