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Rainbow Runners get covered in paint for charity
The St Wilfrid's Hospice team welcomed the biggest crowd ever to this year's Rainbow Run.
The way we talk about dying matters, says hospice during Dying Matters Awareness Week
St Wilfrid's is encouraging the community to talk about death, dying and grief in whatever way works for them this Dying Matters Awareness Week.
The ‘D word’
To mark Dying Matters Awareness Week, Dr David Matthews and Jody Dewar share their thoughts around the importance of the language we use.
Local businesses show off their pedal power
Two local businesses have pledged their support for a challenging 280-mile charity bike ride.
Youngsters tell us why they took part in Swim the Distance challenge
Last month saw the return of our Swim the Distance challenge, where we invited people to swim a distance of their choice throughout the month.
‘The people at the hospice feel like family’
Beryl talks about her family’s experience of St Wilfrid’s and why she now returns to our Street Café every week.
Cold water dipper raises more than £7k
A hospice supporter who took a five minute dip in cold water every day for a month has raised more than £7,000.
Student social worker shares feedback on hospice placement
Madeleine is studying at The University of Brighton and spent a few days at the hospice.
Rainbow Runners share reasons for signing up
The St Wilfrid's Hospice Rainbow Run returns on 18th May, and participants have been sharing why they'll be taking part.
Young volunteers celebrate hospice experience
Young Clinical Volunteers who have spent six months at St Wilfrid's learning about end of life care have taken part in a graduation ceremony.
Our wonderful Mum
Just a few days after losing Mum Alison to cancer, siblings Naomi, Elena and Joshua South ran Eastbourne Half Marathon in aid of the hospice.
Hospice offers free will writing seminars
St Wilfrid's Hospice is holding a series of free will writing seminars over the coming months.
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