Sam and Phil Garrard

Saint Michael's Hospice - Great North Run 2020

Fundraising for Saint Michael's Hospice
£1,297
raised of £500 target
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Event: Great North Run 2021, on 12 September 2021
In memory of Tim Gill
Our Team Purple runners are taking part in the biggest half marathon, the Great North Run, for Saint Michael's Hospice!

Story



Dad was never more content than when he was outside in the fresh air; wrapped up, whisky in hand, watching the kites circle overhead, taking in the views. He spent his last couple of months within the beautiful surroundings of Saint Michael’s Hospice which was the perfect retreat. 

The relief we all felt for him after the trauma of hospital, is not easy to put into words but was far greater than any of us anticipated. As a family, each and every one of us was shown so much compassion and support by the amazing nurses and staff- it wasn’t just Dad but his entire ‘Brady bunch’ that they took care of!

Despite the fact Dad was so very poorly, the colour quickly returned to his cheeks when he realised he could have a daily tour of the grounds in his custom-made wheelchair! All thanks to the hospice navigating the way for him, he was able to find a quality at the end of his life that none of us could have foreseen but that we are eternally grateful for.

We feel so passionately about Saint Michael’s, that all our fundraising efforts will go toward ensuring that other families will be carried through such a traumatic time, in as gentle and reassuring way as we were.

Dad touched the lives of so many people in his lifetime, always leaving a lasting impression. We hope, through our fundraising, to continue to do the same in his honour.

We cannot thank you enough for being a part of Dad’s legacy. He would be truly humbled to know his memory and fight inspired something so positive.



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About the campaign

Our Team Purple runners are taking part in the biggest half marathon, the Great North Run, for Saint Michael's Hospice!

About the charity

Saint Michael’s is the local hospice care charity ensuring people affected by terminal illness can access high quality, personalised care. We help thousands of local people each year and make no charge. Each year we must raise £7 million to provide our range of services.

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Total raised
£1,297.00
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£1,297.00
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