🏃 Running the Chester Marathon in Memory of Grandad Keyes ❤️

Ben Kandel is raising money for St Joseph's Hospice
In memory of Alexander "Grandad" Keyes

Great North Run 2025 · 7 September 2025 ·

St Joseph's Hospice in Thornton, Merseyside, opened its doors in 1974 and has held a special place in the heart of our community ever since. Today, the hospice offers high-quality, professional end of life nursing care and family support services within a peaceful woodland environment.

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🏃 Running the Chester Marathon in Memory of Grandad Keyes ❤️

Supporting St Joseph's Hospice, Liverpool

Hi Everyone,

This year, I’m taking on the Chester Marathon in loving memory of my wife’s grandad — Grandad Keyes.

Grandad Keyes was a kind, gentle man who meant the world to our family. In his final days, he was cared for by the incredible team at St Joseph’s Hospice in Liverpool. The compassion, dignity, and support they offered during such a difficult time was truly remarkable — not just for him, but for all of us.

I’m running to honour his memory and to raise vital funds for the hospice that gave him (and so many others) the care and peace they deserve at the end of life.

St Joseph’s Hospice provides specialist palliative care, and they rely heavily on donations to continue their incredible work. Every pound raised will help them to support more families like ours.

💙 Please donate what you can — no matter how big or small, it all makes a difference.

Thank you so much for your support — it means the world.

With love Ben & Ashleigh x

Donation summary

Total
£1,300.00
+ £325.00 Gift Aid
Online
£1,300.00
Offline
£0.00

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