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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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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
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
Supporters
John Butcher
A devoted marathon man has raised thousands of pounds by completing the gruelling challenge of running 104 miles throughout Limavady in 4 days, completing 4 miles every 4 hours, in aid of Foyle Hospic
Limavady
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
Families · In memory
Amanda Simpson
A County Antrim woman, whose mother died in Foyle Hospice, has walked 500 miles in 5 weeks to raise funds to support the vital services it provides throughout the community.
County Antrim
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