Pearl has supported St Joseph’s Hospice for many years, after her mother-in-law was cared for by the Hospice in her final months. Read her story in her words, including why she has left a gift to the Hospice in her Will.
Family Story
Antoinette’s Story
Antoinette and her husband Henry were together for fifty-four years before he died at St Joseph’s Hospice in September 2022. Read their story in Antoinette’s words below.
Steph’s Story
Steph’s beloved Nan, Maura, was cared for at St Joseph’s Hospice in 2022. Last year, Steph and her Mum, Trish, each bought Flowers of Celebration in honour of Maura, as a special way to remember her whilst raising money for the Hospice.
Doris’ Story
Sometimes, we’ll never know why someone has chosen to remember the Hospice with a gift in their will. All we want to do is say thank you!
Alfie’s Story
Meet superstar fundraiser Alfie Linger, who has raised over £7,500 by running a 5K every day for a year in memory of his dad, footballer Paul Linger.
Tina’s Story
We’d like to share the story of Tina Rose Alexander, who died at the Hospice in July 2023 at the age of just 62, in the words of her family. A shorter version of Tina’s story features in our Winter 2024 edition of Life magazine.
Sue’s Story
How superstar fundraiser Sue’s experience with community care at the end of her mother Joyce’s life inspired her to raise money for St Joseph’s Hospice – as featured in Life Magazine Issue 42.
Eileen’s Story
As told by her daughter, Tanya. Eileen was a long-time friend of St Joseph’s Hospice, and later, was a Hospice outpatient. She died in August 2023.
Such tender, loving hands
Catherine Doe was inspired to write a poem for palliative care nursing staff in memory of her mother, Christine Douglas, who worked as a speech therapist for the NHS for over 30 years.