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
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
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
Families · In memory
Mariah McCarron
A Derry woman who participated in one of the first Foyle Hospice Female Walk/Runs, has paid tribute to the ‘wonderful medical care’ which her mother received before her death.
Derry~Londonderry
Families · In memory
Leah Moore
One of our amazing supporters has paid tribute to her mum, who was a former Nursing Assistant at Foyle Hospice, raising vital funds for the amazing care her mum received.
Derry~Londonderry
Supporters
Sean Doherty
One of our amazing supporters, Sean Doherty, has set himself the challenge of running 100 miles in February in support of Foyle Hospice - a cause that has become deeply personal to him.
Derry~Londonderry
Patients
Isabella Williamson
The thought of being associated with a hospice was frightening. Now, Isabella looks forward to being collected by the Foyle Hospice Bus which takes her to Day Therapy.
Derry~Londonderry