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This is where you can find all the latest news from Pilgrims Hospices.
Boxing Day Dip Was A Real Splash
Hundreds of people took a break from Christmas at home on Monday 26th December to enjoy the annual charity extravaganza of the Boxing Day Dip.
Boxing Day Dip to honour Chairman
The annual Boxing Day dip in Deal, which is celebrating its 30th year, will be especially poignant for its participants this year as it will be held in honour of the late Kit Gisby, the event’s former chairman.
Christmas Fun raises £1000 at German Christmas Market
Adults and children alike enjoyed themselves at the German Christmas Market hosted by David and Maria White on 26th November in their home in Hythe. Lots of families enjoyed the fun creating gingerbread houses and making German traditional Christmas decorations. David and Maria have very kindly hosted the German Market for several years for the [...]
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Gathered around the Tree of Love
On the evening of Saturday 17th December around 1100 people gathered together in the grounds of Pilgrims Hospices in Ashford, Canterbury and Thanet to remember their loved ones. Carols were sung around the Trees of Love which were illuminated and decorated with personalised tags of dedications.
Canine fundraising is a winner
Eighteen dogs and their owners from the Capel Dog Training Club strolled along the Leas in Folkestone recently and raised an astounding £715. A number of breeds were represented including the giant Leonberger. Sarah and her husband, Dave, have their own lovely Leonberger, Elsa, who is a regular visitor to the Pilgrims Hospice in Canterbury as [...]
Harry’s Coastal Runs Raises £2,000!
Harry Roberts, one of Canterbury’s promising young sports stars has completed a twenty mile run along the Kent coast, raising over £2,000 in funds for Pilgrims Hospices. Harry, who is aged 15 and attends Kent College in Canterbury completed the run in memory of his grandfather, Tom Roberts, who received care from Pilgrims Hospices in [...]
Sophie’s Windermere Swim Raises £300
On 3rd September, Sophie Papougnot bravely took on the challenge of swimming Lake Windermere to raise funds for Pilgrims Hospices after she was touched by the death of the mother of one of her young pupils. Sophie had been keen to complete the swim since she successfully swam the English Channel in 2003, and encouraged friends and family to sponsor her for the swim.
Community Supporters raise £1100
Doreen Woods, one of Pilgrims Hospices community supporters, has this year raised an amazing £1,100 through a variety of events held in aid of the London Road hospice. Doreen, who is from Shepherdswell, near Dover, along with friends and family have taken part in fundraising activities which included Knit and Natter sessions, a spring jumble sale, [...]
Young at Hearts Christmas Bazaar
The Young at Hearts, a social club in High Halden, held their annual Christmas Bazaar on November 5th. Home made produce, crafts and Christmas gifts were popular purchases on the day. As a result of their fantastic efforts Nigel Donkin, Regional Fundraising Manager received a cheque for a £1066 from Jan Morgan.
Slimming Club members raise a stunning £7980 for Pilgrims Hospice
Local Rosemary Conley consultant Caroline Ward and her members adopted Pilgrims Hospices as their nominated charity for in May 2011. Their first fundraising event was an Aerobathon which attracted over 50 members all of whom donated £10 to enter and were sponsored for their efforts. The entire team continuously exercised for 2 hours which was a [...]
Read more: Slimming Club members raise a stunning £7980 for Pilgrims Hospice >>