Earlier this year, I lost a best friend to cancer. In her final weeks, she stayed in a hospice. I visited her there and saw how absolutely incredible the staff were in creating a peaceful environment where patients were given the best care.

The Hospice of St Francis helps over 2,000 local people who are managing, or recovering from, serious illness. They help them to live their precious life well by improving symptoms, working with them to achieve personal goals - helping them to feel safe - and anything from getting back to work, enjoying family time to walking the dogs again.

Therefore, on the 11th May, I will be taking part in the 26 mile Walk Your Ridgeway, to raise money and hopefully ensure that this free care can carry on for years.

Please donate any amount you feel able to help support these invaluable places.

Thank you,

Charlotte x