Real stories, in their own words
Voices of Care & Community
Stories from patients, families, carers, volunteers and supporters — the people who know what hospice care is actually like, and the community whose support makes it possible.
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Patients
Kelly O'Hara
A Derry woman living with end-stage Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) has spoken about how Foyle Hospice's Day Therapy service has transformed her outlook on life, giving her renewed confid
Derry~Londonderry
Families · In memory
Aoife Boyle
Aoife was just 25 when she died on the 15th of April 2026, after a life marked by courage, loss, and quiet strength. Her mother Tanya, brother Patrick, Tanya’s partner Rob and family shared their expe
Volunteers
Emmett O'Kane
As part of Volunteers’ Week, Foyle Hospice is shining a spotlight on the incredible individuals who generously give their time and energy to support their local hospice.
Families · In memory
Sinead Griffiths
A local Derry woman is preparing to take part in this year’s Foyle Hospice Female Walk/Run in memory of her beloved sister, while paying tribute to the care and support which helped her family through
Derry~Londonderry
Supporters
Jack Gallagher
An inspirational Derry man who overcame cancer has spoken of his determination to give back after running the London Marathon and raising over £1k in support of Foyle Hospice.
Derry~Londonderry
Families · In memory
Tracy Clyne
A Limavady daughter is preparing to take part in this year’s Foyle Hospice Female Walk/Run in memory of her beloved father, while paying tribute to the care that made his final days peaceful and digni
Limavady
Campaigns and appeals
Sponsor A Nurse
Foyle Hospice has launched Sponsor a Nurse, a new regular giving campaign inviting people across the North West to help sustain the specialist nursing care delivered by the hospice every day.
Supporters
Darren Walsh
A Limavady man is set to take on the London Marathon, using his passion for running to support the vital work of Foyle Hospice for the very first time.
Limavady
Supporters
Seamus McCloskey
One of our amazing supporters, Seamus McCloskey, is completing 26 events in 26 weeks to raise funds for four charities, including Foyle Hospice, a cause that is particularly close to his heart.
Derry~Londonderry
Campaigns and appeals · Supporters
Oran, Matthew, Shane & Stephen
A group of young men from Derry have launched a fundraising initiative called “Endurance Against Cancer” (EAC) to support the vital work of Foyle Hospice, turning their personal experiences with cance
Derry~Londonderry
Families · In memory
Sara McBay
Inspirational 21-year-old Sara McBay is determined to raise awareness of the services provided by Foyle Hospice, particularly among younger people, while giving back for the care her uncle received du
Derry~Londonderry
Families · In memory
Doherty Family
One of our many lovely families have raised a remarkable £25,000 after taking on various fundraisers in aid of Foyle Hospice and in memory of their late father, who died after being diagnosed with Pan
Derry~Londonderry
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