On 23 March, let’s take time to connect, supporting the millions of people who are grieving, and remembering the family, friends, neighbours and colleagues we’ve lost during the pandemic. Whether sudden or expected, the death of someone close to us can be devastating. We will all feel the pain of grief at some point in …
Find out how you could make a difference as a trustee … We have a number of vacancies on St Mary’s Hospice Board of Trustees and are keen for our board to more fully represent the community we serve. Some of the skills and experience we specifically need is in Communications and Marketing, …
We were honoured to be able to attend the Tour de Furness presentation evening last week. It was a pleasure to see all of the winners receiving their awards. Head of Fundraising Helen Carlson also had the opportunity to share news with the Rotary Club of Furness about how their long-standing and valuable support will …
Clare Paling, St Mary’s Hospice Area Fundraising Manager: “We were delighted to attend the Keswick to Barrow Awards evening last night. It was so inspiring to hear from all the local charities and good causes that the walks support and we were thrilled to receive the outstanding donation of £16,933. Thank you to all of …
Some of you may recognise our wonderful Family and Bereavement Support team member Donna. Donna came to St Mary’s as a nurse and has since made a huge impact in our Family and Bereavement Support team. Donna has supported hundreds of families with their grief since she started in the role. Not only is she …
Our Christmas Tree Collection has been completed for another year – and what a year it’s been! 700 trees and almost £8.5K in donations for our amazing community too. None of the event would be possible without our brilliant volunteers and corporate supporters – so thank you all: Charnleys Home and Garden – thank you …
St Mary’s Hospice launches Sponsor a Nurse: a new fundraising initiative to raise vital funds to support increased demand for hospice services. For over 33 years, St Mary’s Hospice has delivered free care to patients and their loved ones across our community. The hospice provides high quality and personalised care, whenever and wherever it is …
It’s twelfth night and 688 trees are being recycled and converted into fundraisers! It’s a big community effort: big thank you to everyone involved in supporting this whether recycling your tree or the fantastic volunteers who help make it all happen. St Mary’s Clare Paling talks to BBC Radio Cumbria about the difference this makes, …
St Mary’s would like to warmly invite you to be part of our 2021 online Light Up A Life service, available here and on our facebook page from 4pm on Sunday 19th December. Our service will stay online from this date, for you to watch at a time you choose. To view our beautiful Book …
It was a pleasure to welcome Norma and Matt from Jo’s Appeal to the hospice and to receive their gift of £1,000 from their fundraising activities in 2022. Jo’s Appeal was set up in 2016 to raise funds for FGH Oncology, St Mary’s Hospice and The Eve Appeal (The UK’s Gynaecological Cancer Research Charity raising …
