Pilgrims Hospices is thrilled to announce Mary Archer from Whitstable as the latest winner of its Pilgrims Hospices Lottery rollover, taking home a fantastic prize of £20,000.

Mary’s win came as a joyful surprise on her birthday, adding a much-needed boost during a challenging time. Recently diagnosed with invasive lobular breast cancer, Mary is undergoing treatment and awaits further test results.

Despite her health battle, she remains positive and grateful:

“I was bowled over by the news of my £20,000 win. It has come at a really helpful time, and I so appreciate it.”

Mary’s connection to Pilgrims Hospices is deeply personal. Her late mother, Pamela, was a dedicated hospice volunteer for many years.

Inspired by this legacy, Mary has supported Pilgrims Hospices and joined the Pilgrims Hospices Lottery and now, with this significant win, she hopes to use the funds to support her health journey and future plans.

Invasive lobular breast cancer, the type Mary is fighting, can be difficult to detect through routine screening and affects approximately 15% of breast cancer patients. Mary hopes her story will raise awareness about this ‘sneaky’ form of cancer and encourage women to be vigilant about subtle changes in their bodies.

Pilgrims Hospices would like to congratulate Mary on her win, and thank all Lottery participants whose support helps fund vital hospice care services across east Kent.

You can join Pilgrims Hospices Lottery today, or for more information, visit pilgrimshospices.org/lottery.

Each year, Pilgrims Hospices care for thousands of people across east Kent, with services provided from its three hospice sites in Ashford, Canterbury, and Thanet, as well as in patients’ own homes. It costs over £17.2 million annually to run these services, much of which comes from the generous support of the local community.