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17-09-2019
As a kid growing up in 1970s east London, Colin McMillan would watch the greats. Despite only having three TV channels to choose from, Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard's fights would be regular fixtures in his parents' front room.
16-09-2019
When Bob Ballantyne's wife Jackie passed away from lymphoma in 2004, he had to bring up his 9 and 12-year-old daughters on his own.
12-09-2019
For the past 15 years, BGC Partners have been commemorating the friends, colleagues and employees the company lost during the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York.
11-09-2019
Viv Bowen was a much-loved colleague at Saint Francis Hospice for over 20 years.
06-09-2019
It was the biggest; it was the best. Our annual Frankie's Classic Car Fest & Vintage Market on 1st September attracted 5000 people, boasted 700 classic cars, and raised £33,000.
05-09-2019
By the end of the Second World War in 1945, much of Great Britain lay in ruins. In 1951, the country was still rebuilding. It was then that a 24-year-old Wilston Samuel Jackson decided to emigrate from Jamaica to the UK after the untimely death of his dad at just 40.
29-08-2019
Former RAF nurse Moira Lewis was 80 years old when she was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer. She declined treatment that would extend her life by a few months and was also adamant that she wasn't going into a hospice.
27-08-2019
When Sherry Makin was diagnosed with lung, oropharyngeal, and lymph node cancer, she had to give up her beloved job working with children living with disabilities. Although that didn't mean her caring nature had to end too.
21-08-2019
When Terry Hagan was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, he decided that he wanted to be cared for in the comfort of his home. Our Hospice at Home service was able to do just that.
19-08-2019
When Steve Reynolds and dad Derek stumbled upon our Frankie’s Classic Car Fest & Vintage Fair in 2017, there was no way they could have realised that they would need our help just six months later.
08-08-2019
As we reach 35 years and beyond, technology is going to be one of the most significant changes at our Hospice — for the better.
07-08-2019
When it comes to being unlucky, some might say that Hans De Vrind fits the bill.
25-07-2019
This Tuesday, 23rd July, we celebrated our 35th birthday with a beautiful service at St John the Evangelist Church in Havering-atte-Bower.
22-07-2019
Support is vital to the continued success of Saint Francis Hospice, and whether it’s through fundraising, volunteering or simply talking about the cause, it all helps.
18-07-2019
Going through a loved one’s belongings when they have passed away can be an emotional and overwhelming experience.
15-07-2019
Golf days have proven to be a great way for our Patrons to engage with local business people while raising much-needed funds to support local people.
12-07-2019
Despite two operations, relentless radiotherapy, countless chemotherapy sessions, exhausting oxygen chamber treatment, speech difficulties, and losing his sight, Ross Annear wasn't one to grumble, as his brother-in-law Lewis Fisher recalls.
11-07-2019
One of many patients we're so proud to care for here at Saint Francis Hospice is Nabeel Al-Azami.
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08-07-2019
03-06-2019
We’d like to share the story of Julie Buckley, whose mum Monica Donegan was cared for by our Clinical Nurse Specialist Katy Chelchowska.
31-05-2019
As part of National Volunteers' Week 2019, Saint Francis Hospice is saying a massive THANK YOU to our hundreds of dedicated volunteers who continue to provide an invaluable service.
22-05-2019
A good death doesn’t just happen and it’s essential to talk about what is important to people - that was the message at a conference in Harlow which brought together individuals from a range of organisations, from across west Essex, who care for people at the end of life.
10-05-2019
A couple who together have clocked up 50 years of volunteering, have been presented with an award for outstanding services to the community.
07-05-2019
They say we all have a book in us and our patients are being offered the chance to record their life stories and share precious memories with their loved ones.
03-05-2019
Dying Matters Week takes place between 13th and 19th May - start a conversation and ask "Are we ready?" Find out where to find us!
29-04-2019
What a journey it has been over the past six months as our London Marathon runners threw themselves into their training and fundraising with incredible enthusiasm and determination!
26-04-2019
One of long-serving volunteers, Sylvia Patten, couldn't believe her luck when she won an amazing £4,500 on our Lottery rollover!
12-04-2019
Emily Wray’s beloved Nan Olive Wiles received the best possible care before she sadly died in August 2017.
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