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I ran for St Christopher's

Lucy Pollard is raising money for St Christopher's Hospice
In memory of John O'Connell
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Royal Parks Half Marathon 2025 · 12 October 2025 ·

The stunning 13.1-mile route of the Royal Parks Half Marathon takes in many of the capital’s world-famous landmarks on closed roads, and four of London’s eight Royal Parks – Hyde Park, The Green Park, St James’s Park and Kensington Gardens.

Story

I’m running for St Christopher’s because they took care of my friend John in the weeks before he died in February 2023. They have also supported John’s wife and my dear friend Emma and his beautiful daughter Alice. The way they support people through the most traumatic experiences of their lives with kindness and dignity is awe inspiring and I can’t think of a worthier cause to raise money for.

St Christopher's are proud to offer world class palliative and end of life care to everyone who needs it, whenever or wherever that may be. We are also here for the people closest to you.

The hospice itself is a friendly, vibrant place, and as unlike a traditional hospital as we can make it. But rest assured, our medical and nursing care is excellent and our clinical teams are highly professional and devoted to doing their best for you.

However, as we often say, we’re more than just a hospice. We are proud of our community programmes that offer practical, emotional and spiritual support to over 7,500 people in the local area, most of whom we will help to continue living at home. If you’re one of them, we are ready to help you too.

We are a place for everyone.

We rely on donations to care for our patients and those close to them. Please help us to raise funds to continue this important work by donating to St Christopher’s. Thank you.

Donation summary

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£3,641.70
+ £361.25 Gift Aid
Online
£3,641.70
Offline
£0.00

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