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24-04-2018
It was the hottest London Marathon on record but that didn’t hold back our 32 runners on Sunday who battled through the heat and their achy muscles to complete the 26.2 mile course around the country’s capital.
09-04-2018
This year’s weather has really put paid to a number of outdoor activities, which has affected people’s ability to fundraise for our Hospice as well as many other charities.
06-04-2018
A team of three communication workers from across the country will unite to raise funds for hospice care as they step up for this year’s London Marathon.
06-04-2018
With the London Marathon just over two weeks away, Sarah Hockley and Leigh Wood are excited as race day approaches.
03-04-2018
There was a buzz about our Romford retail store today as it was formally re-opened by the Mayor of Havering, Cllr Linda Van den Hende.
03-04-2018
A generous supporter donated £1,000 so bereaved families can be given a dignity bag to put their loved ones’ possessions in.
28-03-2018
When Rowan Townshend takes on the Manchester Marathon on 8th April, he will be raising awareness and funds for hospice care near and far!
28-03-2018
An enormous thank you to everyone that helped make our Big Yellow Quiz a truly amazing night! Here are the results from the night.
27-03-2018
It may be just a week before Easter but more than 300 Santas and a few cheeky elves brought the festive spirit to Dagenham on Sunday and helped raise £15,500 so far.
20-03-2018
The weekend hit sub-zero temperatures and forced organisers to cancel the Brentwood Half Marathon, but it didn’t stop three runners who braved the bitter winds, ice and snow for their hospice.
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19-03-2018
Budding chefs at Havering College served up £434 after impressing customers with a scrumptious meal.
16-03-2018
Members of the Havering Islamic Cultural Centre (HICC) dropped in for a visit to find out more about how its £2,500 donation will help patients and their families live with dignity.
12-03-2018
Saint Francis Hospice cancer survivors support group ‘Tea & Talk at Toby’s’ received a generous £1,000 donation from Brentwood à Beckett Rotary club at their monthly meet up on Monday,
12-03-2018
Sir Trevor & Hilkka are big name signings for the Hospice
09-03-2018
The East London Bubble Rush is back this summer so book your place NOW and enjoy a foam-tastic experience.
13-02-2018
If you see a lion running around the streets of Brentwood there’s no need to be alarmed!
13-02-2018
Claire Pond fulfilled one of her dreams when she completed the Virgin London Marathon last year and on Sunday, 18th March she will be taking on the Brentwood Half Marathon for the third time…an impressive track record for someone who only took up running two years ago!
13-02-2018
It may have started off as a joke, but Danny Stokes has been in full training mode for the London Marathon since the New Year and a recent visit to the hospice has spurred him on!
13-02-2018
It takes great determination to run a marathon and raising awareness and funds for the hospice that cared for her beloved Nan has given Charlotte Elliott the motivation she needs to put her endurance to the test.
13-02-2018
As a boy Andy Brownlie watched in awe as his father ran the world famous London Marathon and on Sunday, April 22 it will be his turn to join 40,000 runners as they make their way through the streets of our capital city.
07-02-2018
Last week the wonderful Steve Davis, dropped into the hospice - Steve is a great supporter of ours donating £38,000 from his appearance on ITV's The Chase last year.
06-02-2018
For years accountant Abigail Feeley has been spurring on runners as they passed her home along the route of the Brentwood Half Marathon.
05-02-2018
Community spirit in a local pub has raised almost £60,000 over the past decade.
05-02-2018
A hardcore team from a Hornchurch construction firm turned military action heroes for the day to raise more than £2,500.
02-02-2018
Arthur Edwards MBE, legendary royal photographer gave a showcase of his royal collection at a fundraising event for the hospice last week.
02-02-2018
Community spirit in a local pub has raised almost £60,000 for Saint Francis Hospice over the past decade.
02-02-2018
Mayor of Barking and Dagenham Cllr Abdul Aziz formally reopened our newly refurbished retail store in Green Lane, Dagenham today.
02-02-2018
West Ham United remembered the late Paul Freedman - West Ham fanatic, fundraising legend & celebrated marathon runner at their recent game against Bournemouth at the London Stadium.
01-02-2018
At the September meeting of our Business Alliance, members were told about the need for some specialist beds and mattresses on the Inpatient Unit with a cost attached of £6,500.
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