Emily and I have decided to take part in this walk because the hospice have been an amazing support to me since my diagnosis of terminal cancer last February. I have been supported with complimentary therapies to help to deal with the diagnosis and the side effects of treatment. They also have an amazing palliative care team who have been supporting me with pain and symptom management. The hospice is so much more than a place where people go in their final days. Please help us to support them to continue their amazing work!!

Hospice of the Good Shepherd supports patients in Chester, Cheshire West, Ellesmere Port and Deeside who are facing a life-limiting illness.The Hospice's dedicated team of staff and healthcare professionals aim to meet the unique physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of those with a life-limiting illness, and help to maintain their dignity. They provide specialist palliative care for people with cancer and non-cancer life-limiting illnesses, at all stages of their illness.The Hospice is not just focused on the patients. They recognise that its also a difficult time for relatives, carers and friends and provide support for them too.Hospice of the Good Shepherd receive only 24% government funding meaning the remaining amount of the £11,000 a day running costs needs to be raised by fundraising events such as Chester Sparkle Walk. Any donations will go towards the Hospice making a difference to our patients and local community.