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Creative writing boosts hospice patients’ wellbeing

“By writing things down on paper it helps me to make sense of the thoughts spinning around my head and I get more of an idea of what I want out of life.”

28 July 2022

Family fundraising in memory of Mum

“I remember visiting Mum for the first time at the hospice and she just had a smile on her face. She loved the place – her room, the staff, everything. We were so happy there.”

14 July 2022

Worthing to Gibraltar cycle for local hospice

“We’re delighted to raise money for these amazing charities. All money raised will make a huge difference to Together for Short Lives and St Barnabas House.”

5 July 2022

Sunrise to Remember walk for St Barnabas House a roaring success

“When someone you love is dying, you want to do all you can for them and do everything right. St Barnabas House were there to support us and reassure us that we were doing the best we could, and that Mum was in the best place possible.”

29 June 2022

Andrew’s 1,618-mile cycle around the Irish coast for St Barnabas House

“I want to take on this challenge for my father-in-law who died in 2016. At this difficult time, he was cared for by St Barnabas House and the care they gave him was just incredible.”

29 June 2022

Football tournament raises over £20,000 for local hospice

“In 2006, a close friend of mine, Ivan, was diagnosed with cancer, and in 2007 he sadly died at the age of 32,” says Matt. “At this difficult time, he was cared for by St Barnabas House hospice, and I saw first-hand the difference they made to Ivan and his family.”

16 June 2022

Facing my fears in memory of mum

“I’ve never done anything like this before. But I wanted to do something for my mum. She spent her whole life putting others first, and now I want to put her front and centre."

15 June 2022

70-year-old’s Wing Walk for local hospice

“I’ve taken on charity walks and runs in the past, but my hips and knees are getting worse as I get older, so I wanted to try something different! I’m not very good with heights, so being strapped to the wing of a plane will be a real challenge for me.”

8 June 2022

Thank you to our invaluable volunteers!

“I was brimming with ideas to fundraise. From quiz nights to Christmas Fayres, Northbrook Friends have now helped to raise over £100,000 for the hospices.

1 June 2022

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1 June 2022

Experience a ‘Sunrise to Remember’ and raise vital funds for hospice care

“If you’re thinking of taking part in Sunrise to Remember then you’re already half-way there! Sign up today, take on the challenge and support your local hospice,”

31 May 2022

Ironman athlete raises over £2,500 for Worthing hospice

"We’re a strong family. Mum was laughing all the way to the end. St Barnabas just brought a degree of calmness and support that was really appreciated."

25 May 2022