Rob Playford

In memory of Joan

Fundraising for Pilgrims Hospices In East Kent
£5,081
raised of £5,000 target
In memory of Joanne Capell
We provide skilled and compassionate care to people with a life-limiting illness.

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In memory of Joan

This Spring (target month May), I will be doing a SOLO 50k run from the Ashford Pilgrims Hospice to Canterbury Pilgrims Hospice and back - following the pilgrim’s route through Wye, Brook and surrounding villages.

This will be in memory of my mother-in-law Joan, who sadly lost her short battle with cancer last summer, and to raise money for the amazing work the Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent carry out.

Ashford Pilgrims Hospice took such amazing care of Joan during her final weeks with us. Tim, her husband, her daughters Alice and Sarah (my wife) and Joan’s close family found the compassion and love of the Hospice invaluable during what was a very tough and emotional time.

So, I am dedicating this challenge to Joan, hoping I can channel the bravery and strength she showed during her illness to complete this 50k run, and to give thanks to the Pilgrims Hospice.

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About the charity

Pilgrims Hospices is a charity providing palliative care, free of charge, to people in east Kent. For people with a range of life-limiting illnesses, specialist services are provided from our three hospices in Canterbury, Ashford and Thanet, in patients' homes and via community programmes.

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