Sarah Callery
Pilgrims 100 in memory of my Dad
Fundraising for Pilgrims Hospices In East Kent
Story
In April 2015 I was given the news that my beloved father was terminally ill with lung cancer and he was given a maximum of 12 months to live. Unfortunately he passed away 3 months later and left a hole in my heart and life that can never be filled. Those that know me know that 10 days after he passed away I rode the Ride100 it was my toughest challenge to date, not the distance but the emotion of riding so soon after losing someone so dear. This April I will be again cycling 100 miles in his memory, riding the 100 miles in the Pilgrims hospice sportive.
The Pilgrims Hospice cared for my father in his last three months and the care, love and compassion that gave to both him and my family was amazing. I could never thank them enough. As they rely on charity to keep the 3 hospices open in Kent I want to raise some funds to go someway in helping them in memory of my dearest Daddy. This one is for you Daddy Pops.
It costs more than £35,000 a day to run our three hospices and if you can raise an additional £20, this could pay
It costs more than £35,000 a day to run our three hospices and if you can raise an additional £20, this could pay
for an hour of nursing care. £50 could pay for essential nursing supplies; £100 could pay for therapy sessions for
a child coping with the loss of a loved one; £250 could pay for a patient’s day hospice sessions to experience
new activities and friendships; £500 could pay for a hospice bed for a day and £1000 could pay for a patient to be
cared for in their own home. Thank you.