Sixth annual Pilgrims It’s a Knockout is a great success
Hundreds of supporters enjoyed Pilgrims Hospices It’s a Knockout event at Government Acre, Ramsgate on Sunday 20 May.
Hundreds of supporters enjoyed Pilgrims Hospices It’s a Knockout event at Government Acre, Ramsgate on Sunday 20 May.
Pilgrims Hospice Canterbury gave a warm welcome to patients, staff and volunteers in advance of the royal wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan on Saturday 17 May.
After Pauline’s husband, Brian, was cared for at Pilgrims Hospice Ashford in 2016, the family dedicated a leaf in Brian’s memory to place on our Memory Tree at the hospice.
Ben Rogers from East Malling has supported Pilgrims Hospices over recent years by fundraising for them with his epic marathon running. This year he has decided to take on a new challenge, the Last One Standing race in June 2018.
On World Hand Hygiene Day, Pilgrims Hospices nurses encouraged staff, patients, volunteers and visitors to take part and celebrate World Hand Hygiene Day on 5 May. This year’s theme was, ‘It’s in your hands, prevent sepsis in healthcare’.
Dying Matters Week will run from 14 – 20 May; Pilgrims Hospices will be sharing knowledge and experience to get people talking openly about death during the week.