We are fundraising for St Cuthbert's Hospice, this is my story...

Me and my partner Lee will be running the Great North Run this year in support of St Cuthbert’s Hospice Durham.

My Dad, Stephen who passed away in 2018, attended day services at the Living Well Centre every week, taking part in various sessions including a creative writing class, gardening, and aromatherapy. It really made the difference for him, having somewhere to go, to be understood and supported as he navigated through his diagnosis. Most importantly he could go and have abit of craic and a chat too.

The Hospice became a place where family and I could visit away from his assisted living – a nice change of scenery to look around the gardens or even grab a cuppa in the coffee shop.

I now work at the Hospice within the Comms and Marketing team, and I truly feel so grateful and lucky to be surrounded by the amazing people that brightened up my Dad’s day and made it possible for him to receive the care and support he needed.

They really are amazing.

The Hospice remains a very special place to me that I will always hold very close to my heart. I will continue to fundraise and support the Hospice in any way that I can .. even if it does mean running a half marathon!!

Your donations mean the world - they make it possible for the Hospice to make every day count for families in their care.

I am already looking forward to the pint at the end, cheers to you Dad x

Thank you all very much.